When you first considered spending this kind of money for a book it can be a little daunting, but once you see it you will understand why and cherish Pressland's Great Book of Tin Toys for generations. It's a fascinating book on the amazing diversity and evolution of antique and vintage tin toys, and all the major collecting lines are fully covered with descriptions and photographs. The book includes toys by Ohio Art, Wolverine, Marx, Chein, and many more, and the toys are identified by maker and approximate date of production. The author David Pressland also includes brief histories of the manufacturers, close-up photos of makers' marks, collecting tips, bibliography, and estimated values. American, European, and Japanese tin toys are covered in colorful detail, and it's interesting to learn about and see the mechanics of these antique tin toys. It's a gorgeous book with beautiful pictures of rarely seen tin toys, and if you're a collector this is absolutely a "must have"!

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Pressland's Great Book of Tin Toys