Matchbox Toys 1947-2003: Identification and Value Guide...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 191 pages
• Published by: Collector Books
• Edition: 4th Edition May 2004
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1574323938
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1574323931
• Book Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Weighs: 1.4 pounds

Product Description
Our fourth edition promises to be the most easy to use Matchbox collector's guide ever produced. While most publications on this subject are organized by model number or year of introduction, this book is arranged alphabetically by model name and description. Well over a thousand photographs are included in this latest edition, with multiple variations pictured of selected models, all incorporated into a cohesive guide to early Lesney models, the Matchbox basic (1 - 75) series, Two-Packs, Matchbox Collectibles, 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: Dana Johnson is an authority on collectible toy cars, including Matchbox, Hot Wheels, and many diecast models. His extensive personal collection includes mostly diecast models from all over the world. He has written several books: Matchbox Toys, 1947 to 2003, Toy Car Collector's Guide, and Collector's Guide to Diecast Toys & Scale Models. REVIEW: This book will have collectors racing to the bookstores. It is an all-new revised edition, this time organized alphabetically by model name and description for ease in identification. Well over 1,000 photographs are included.

Reader Reviews
Interesting book with a bias in its pictures towards Matchbox models released in the last ten years. Great that it concentrates almost wholly on the 1-75 series Matchbox models which is all I collect. Very useful if combined with other books as a model identification guide, especially as this one is in alphabetical order and up to 2003 year. I would rate it as less than useful in terms its value to me as a price guide. There are better and more accurate books around reflecting international prices especially of the 1953 to 1969 series issues.