Shows and lists values for antique and modern collectible dolls.

The doll industry's bible has been updated with new information and more than 600 photographs, making it the most complete and up-to-date doll guide available.

Well-known collector Moyer has selected the best dolls for each section on antique and modern dolls. Listed alphabetically by manufacturer, the doll's history, marks, descriptions and values are included. Illustrations.

"Jan Foulke has been credited for producing "the bible of doll collecting" by both USA Today and The Washington Post. Her extensive series of well written and masterfully researched price guides has become the gold standard for establishing doll values. Her latest guide is the most comprehensive volume to date. Extensively illustrated with detailed, full color photographs by her husband, Howard Foulke, this guide will become an indispensable aid for serious and novice collectors alike"--Publisher website (October 2007).

This is the latest volume of the series all doll collectors turn to for descriptions that are complete and accurate, realistic and up to date value ranges, and photos that are crisp, slear, and detailed. TheBlue Book is the bestselling doll book worldwide.

Increase the value of your dolls many times over by following the essential strategies presented in a decade-by-decade guide by the host of the popular Home Shopping Network show. More than 100 color photos present examples of the most collectible dolls that have appeared and disappeared from the market during the century, from the first affordable toy dolls in the 1860s to the 1960s appearance of mass-produced vinyl models. Armed with detailed information about doll history, materials, manufacturing methods, and popular styles, you can decide what dolls to buy and how much to resell them for. You’ll also get insider tips about the future—which fads and fashions will produce the most in-demand styles a few years from now.

The thirteenth edition of this highly respected price guide includes more than 7,000 values for antique, modern and contemporary dolls, dating from the 17th century to those still being made today by manufacturers and artists. Linda Edward, author of four previous editions of the book, compiled the prices from a variety of sources, including auction house results, online auction results, dealers' asking prices and dealers' realized prices. The book features more than 450 color photos, as well as an extensive listing of Collector's Resources and indexes of symbols, molds and markings. Entries include historical and identification information, making this an indispensable guide to today's doll market for collectors and dealers alike.