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  1. J.Chein and Co.Collector's Guide to an American Toymaker
    J.Chein and Co.Collector's Guide to an American Toymaker
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    Collectors's Guide to Vintage Trade Stimulators and Counter Games
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    Antique and Collectible Dollhouses and Their Furnishings
  4. The Big Bear Book
    The Big Bear Book
  5. Cracker Jack Toys
    Cracker Jack Toys
  6. Sinclair Collectibles
    Sinclair Collectibles
  7. The Unauthorized Guide to Snoopy Collectibles
    The Unauthorized Guide to Snoopy Collectibles
  8. Petroleum Collectibles
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  9. Zippo: The Great American Lighter
    Zippo: The Great American Lighter
  10. Tiffany Favrile Art Glass
    Tiffany Favrile Art Glass
  11. Collecting More Household Linens
    Collecting More Household Linens
  12. Top of the Line Fishing Collectibles
    Top of the Line Fishing Collectibles
  13. Majolica Figures (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
    Majolica Figures (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
  14. European Majolica
    European Majolica
  15. The Complete Book of Kitchen Collecting
    The Complete Book of Kitchen Collecting
  16. Country Store Counter Jars and Tins
    Country Store Counter Jars and Tins
  17. The Talking Machine: An Illustrated Compendium, 1877-1919
    The Talking Machine: An Illustrated Compendium, 1877-1919
  18. The Illustrated Guide to Antique Writing Instruments
    The Illustrated Guide to Antique Writing Instruments
  19. The Collector's Encyclopedia of Buttons
    The Collector's Encyclopedia of Buttons
  20. Rhinestones
    Rhinestones
  21. Collecting Lincoln
    Collecting Lincoln
  22. Coca Cola: The Real Price Guide (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)
    Coca Cola: The Real Price Guide (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)
  23. Puppets and Marionettes
    Puppets and Marionettes
  24. Care Bears Collectibles: An Unauthorised Handbook and Price Guide
    Care Bears Collectibles: An Unauthorised Handbook and Price Guide
  25. The Story of the Thimble: An Illustrated Guide for Collectors
    The Story of the Thimble: An Illustrated Guide for Collectors
J. Chein & Co.: A Collector's Guide to an American Toymaker
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • J. Chein & Co. : A Collector's Guide to an American Toymaker
 J. Chein & Co.: A Collector's Guide to an American Toymaker
Alan Jaffe
Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0764301187

Book Description

With handsome color photographs, archival photos, patent drawings, early advertising, and extensive research, this is the first comprehensive look at J. Chein toys, the process of their creation, and the colorful history of the company. Over 450 full color photos of the toys, including views of original lithographic sheets, factory production, prototype models, and rare catalog pages are featured. Information on trademarks and the current values of the toys make this an indispensable reference guide for antique toy lovers and a must for collectors of comic characters, banks, sand pails, carnival, or transportation toys.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars J. Chein & Co. : A Collector's Guide to an American Toymaker.......2000-03-30

Great reference book for collectors and dealers. Covers all the years of the great American Tin Litho toy manufacturer, J. Chein (pronounced CHAIN). Color pics are invaluable as a reference and guide to finding this highly desirable Chein tin toys. If you are a tin toy collector it is a must have pictorial guide to Chein toys.

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