Antique French Bebe Dolls - Jumeau Steiner Bru Etc. / Scarce Illustrated Book
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HOW TO COLLECT FRENCH BEBE DOLLS by Mildred and Vernon Seeley, HPBooks, AZ, 1985.
Illustrated with over 125 beautiful color photographs of childlike French Bebe dolls made 100 years ago by master doll makers, this early out-of-print book examines the differences and similarities between outstanding collectible dolls.&n...bsp; “This book includes facts and photos of Jumeau, Brus, Steiners, H-dolls and the rare Marque dolls. Detailed information for collectors and reproduction doll makers includes; History of Bru, Jumeau, Steiner, Marque and other companies; Facts never before revealed, such as the real name of Francois Gauthier/Gaultier; Comparison photos of hands, teeth and mouths, ears and feet of different French Bebes; Doll making procedures of 100 years ago; Modern reproduction-doll-making techniques; Over 40 photos of important doll markings.” This book is an invaluable reference for the collector, dealer, or historian of antique bisque dolls.
8.5” x 10.8” softback in good condition (cover has white sticker abrasion; contents of book are in very good condition). 144 pages.
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