Vintage Toys Games Dolls Reference Book 1860-1930 Digest Books 1971

A nostalgic and beautifully illustrated vintage reference book exploring the history of toys, games, and dolls from 1860 to 1930.

The Wonderful World of Toys, Games & Dolls is filled with black-and-white catalog reproductions, antique advertisements, and detailed historical insights into early mechanical toys, dolls, toy instruments, novelty items, and more.

This 1971 edition by Digest Books is a wonderful collector’s reference and a charming coffee table piece for anyone who loves:

• Antique toys
• Doll collecting
• Vintage Americana
• Catalog history
• Early childhood memorabilia
• Grandmacore or nostalgic décor styling

The interior pages are richly illustrated with period catalog reprints, including Montgomery Ward listings and early toy advertisements — a true time capsule of late 19th and early 20th century play.

Good vintage condition. Clean interior pages. Light wear to cover consistent with age. No major damage noted. Please review photos for details.

• Title: The Wonderful World of Toys, Games & Dolls 1860–1930
• Edited by: Joseph J. Schroeder Jr.
• Associate Editor: Barbara C. Cohen
• Publisher: Digest Books, Inc., Northfield, Illinois
• Year: 1971
• ISBN: 0-695-80219-4
• Dimensions: 8 1/2” x 11” x 3/4”
• Printed in the USA