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The Handbook of Doll Repair and - Hardcover, by Westfall Marty - Good
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 0517538423
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
0517538423
ISBN-13
9780517538425
eBay Product ID (ePID)
346328
Product Key Features
Book Title
Handbook of Doll Repair and Restoration
Number of Pages
VI, 282 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Dolls & Doll Clothing
Publication Year
1985
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Non-Classifiable, Crafts & Hobbies
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight
29.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
79-015479
Dewey Edition
21
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
688.7/221/0288
Synopsis
The Handbook of Doll Repair and Restoration was a first when it was published in 1979. It is still a first--in its completeness and detail. This is a responsible book, subscribing to the view of true doll collectors: Do nothing to an antique doll that will compromise the authenticity and reduce its value. Whether a doll is a museum rarity, one of many common antique dolls, or a collectible, Marty Westfall's book will lead you through procedures to restore it. The exquisitely detailed step-by-step directions make it possible for collectors, dealers, even those who own just one or two treasured dolls, to make necessary repairs without reducing value. The techniques that author Marty Westfall used from 1973 to 1979 and set down in this book are just as practical today. Her aim was to help the beginning restoration artist, and the information is just as valuable to even the most sophisticated collector. In easy-to-follow directions The Handbook describes how to set stationary and sleep eyes, restring compo bodies, refurbish old wigs and make new ones, repair ball-jointed bodies, clean and repair kid bodies, make cloth bodies, mend chips and cracks, replace missing fingers and toes, and cope with other damages. The Handbook encourages those who wish to learn the art by taking them by the hand and showing them how to get started. At the back of the book is an updated list of suppliers for those who lack ready access to sources of repair materials. Other helpful information includes a chapter on how to distinguish between a legitimate replica doll and a fake made with the intention to deceive and another on how to determine whether a doll has been mended, even if the repair is so skillfully done that it is not readily apparent. Thousands who began using this book as a guide have gone on to develop profitable careers in the restoration field. The same procedures to restore dolls work in restoring other porcelain objet d'arts, such as figurines. Many who began as doll makers have combined their creative art with restoring antique dolls. By learning the techniques in The Handbook, they have improved their skills in creating the valuable antique dolls of tomorrow.
LC Classification Number
TT175.W47 1979
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- i***9 (8)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI appreciate the deal I was able to get on both books I ordered. They came as pictured and described in the listing and look good! My only complaint is the packaging could be better, I got two paperback books that were not shipped in a box but rather and envelope and one of the covers arrived bent. So I would recommend the seller use bubblewrap or a box to ship future orders.
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- Nov 20, 2022
Handbook
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- Jul 23, 2016
doll repair book
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books
- Aug 29, 2016
Great book, I had been looking for this for a long time. Thanks!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: db2000
- Jun 26, 2018
Need newer doll info.you need to give info on how to repair newer dolls.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: rockymtntext
- Dec 02, 2024
great book
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: betterworldbooks
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- c***m (423)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseWOW!; I cannot believe this 4 Days to Hawaii! ; AAA+++; Excellent Service; Great Pricing; Fast Delivery-Faster Than Expected to Hawaii!; Shipped 04/19, Sat, Received 04/24 Thur to Hawaii using free shipping; USPS Ground Mail, Paperback Book in Good Condition--Better Than Described ; TLC Packaging; Excellent Seller Communication, Sends updates . Highly Recommended!, Thank you very much!The Great Crash, 1929 - Paperback, by J K Galbraith - Acceptable (#125958575357)
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- i***9 (8)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI appreciate the deal I was able to get on both books I ordered. They came as pictured and described in the listing and look good! My only complaint is the packaging could be better, I got two paperback books that were not shipped in a box but rather and envelope and one of the covers arrived bent. So I would recommend the seller use bubblewrap or a box to ship future orders.