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[000156] Desmonde, Kay Lavishly. All Color Book of Dolls. Octopus Books 1974 London, Fine/Near Fine 1st(?) HB Large, lavish book filled with superb full-color illus. of dolls from all over the world - early dolls, wax dolls, French, German, English, American, miniature and mechanical dolls, and even Egyptian tomb dolls dating from 1600 bc. A superb production, in superb condition. $15.00

[000149] ST. GEORGE, Eleanor. Old Dolls. ill. 77 Photos. New York: Gramercy Publishing Co., 1950. Fine in VG jacket Gramercy HB Tan cloth, 134pp., glossary, index. Intro. to dolls and doll collecting by an authority. She describes the most collectible including the peddler, milliners' models, pre-Greiner and Greiner, M.&S. Superior, China-head, wax and composition, Parian or Dresden, Jumeau, French-fashion, German bisque, character, and "Flirting-eye," Springfield, Schoenhut, and fabric. National doll houses also are discussed. "Excellent little manual for the beginning...and even for the advanced collector." ( Spinning Wheel Magazine). Book is Very Fine; jacket has light chips, else Very Good Plus. $15.00

[004330] Tierney Tom. GEORGE BUSH AND HIS FAMILY. Paper Dolls in Full Color. Dover Pubns, 1990. Size: Approx. 9 1/2" x 13". Dolls. Mint ISBN: 048626329-0. This charming paper doll collection features President and Mrs. Bush (Senior) in activities typical of their roles at the forefront of American Life. The President and the First Lady are each represented by a paper doll and costumes depicting the actual outfits and ensembles they wore during the campaign for the Presidency, at inaugural events, and in the early months of the Bush administration. Ten of their grandchildren appear as well. 2 dolls and 24 costumes, plus 10 fully costumed dolls. Introduction and notes. 32 pp. Printed one side only. Paper Dolls are Fine. $6.00