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Toy Steam Engines (Shire Library)
Bob Gordon
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Description for Toy Steam Engines (Shire Library)
Paperback. Offers a survey of the different kinds of toy steam engines of the stationary type, and especially those produced during the heyday of steam toys between 1900 and 1930. This book explains how the engines work, gives advice about operating and maintaining them, and contains useful information about identifying and dating vintage models. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 32 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 150 x 4. Weight in Grams: 94.
Bob Gordon gives a fascinating survey of the different kinds of toy steam engines of the stationary type, and especially those produced during the heyday of steam toys between 1900 and 1930. Dealing mainly with the German manufacturers who pioneered the mass-production of steam toys, it explains how the engines work, gives advice about operating and maintaining them, and contains useful information about identifying and dating vintage models. The manufacturers and retailers who played a leading part in the production and distribution of steam toys are described, and brief references are made to manufacturers who are still making toy steam ... Read more
Bob Gordon gives a fascinating survey of the different kinds of toy steam engines of the stationary type, and especially those produced during the heyday of steam toys between 1900 and 1930. Dealing mainly with the German manufacturers who pioneered the mass-production of steam toys, it explains how the engines work, gives advice about operating and maintaining them, and contains useful information about identifying and dating vintage models. The manufacturers and retailers who played a leading part in the production and distribution of steam toys are described, and brief references are made to manufacturers who are still making toy steam ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Shire Publications
Number of pages
32
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Series
Shire Library
Condition
New
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780852637753
SKU
V9780852637753
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-3
About Bob Gordon
The enchanting world of steam captured the imagination of Bob Gordon when, as a boy, he spent Saturday mornings stoking a Cornish boiler in a steam-powered laundry. Ever since then he has had an affinity with steam and a love of the evocative smell of hot oil and coal smoke. Nowadays he keeps his love of steam alive by operating ... Read more
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