First Edition - Second Printing. Bindings tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate handling wear. Dust Jacket is in a new clear protective Mylar sleeve shows wear along edges and the spine is sun-fadded. Amply illustrated with 77 b/w photographs. ---- From the Jacket Flap: "Here is an introduction to a delightful subject by a recognized authority. In 19 chapters the author describes the most collectible dolls: 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. Where to find old dolls, dressmaking dolls and national doll houses are also discussed."