Antique French Bebe Dolls - Jumeau Steiner Bru Etc. / Scarce Illustrated Book

Description

Lavishly illustrated in color, this early out-of-print book provides a pictorial survey to collecting vintage and antique French Bebe dolls.
HOW TO COLLECT FRENCH BEBE DOLLS
by Mildred and Vernon Seeley, HPBooks, AZ, 1985.
Illustrated with over 125 beautiful color photographs of childlike French Bebe dolls made 100 years ago by master doll makers, this early out-of-print book examines the differences and similarities between outstanding collectible dolls.  “This book includes facts and photos of Jumeau, Brus, Steiners, H-dolls and the rare Marque dolls.  Detailed information for collectors and reproduction doll makers includes; History of Bru, Jumeau, Steiner, Marque and other companies; Facts never before revealed, such as the real name of Francois Gauthier/Gaultier; Comparison photos of hands, teeth and mouths, ears and feet of different French Bebes; Doll making procedures of 100 years ago; Modern reproduction-doll-making techniques; Over 40 photos of important doll markings.”  This book is an invaluable reference for the collector, dealer, or historian of antique bisque dolls.
8.5” x 10.8” softback in good condition (cover is scratched / scuffed).  144 pages.
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