Woodstock, New York: Overlook Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. 087951129x . First US Edition. "The book is the culmination of many years of research into the history of the 'toy' and the 'model' soldier from ancient times to the present." Ships same or next business day. Remainder mark on tail edge. Sticker residue on front free endpaper. Spine is slightly skewed and loose. Moderate edge wear. Small bumps on spine ends and top corners. Age spotting on head edge, light tanning to edges of pages. Dust jacket has normal edge and shelf wear. Small chips on back corners and spine head, 1/3-inch tear on spine head. Corner of front flap is clipped. Price is present. Slightly yellowed. ; B&W and Color Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 209 pages .

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Bookseller: Good Books In The Woods (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 71301
Title: The World Encyclopedia of Model Soldiers
Author: Garratt, John G
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 087951129X
ISBN 13: 9780879511296
Publisher: Overlook Press
Place of Publication: Woodstock, New York
Date Published: 1981
Keywords: 087951129x

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