Jouets Automobiles 1890-1939: La Collection Peter Ottenheimer (Beaux Jouets Anciens)

Editions Monelle Hayot, 1979 In English, French and German. 295 x 208 mm. Colour photographs throughout. ?It must be the best collection of Tin Toys in the world,? commented Jeffrey Levy. ?It is a wonderful selection of classical toys." All the famous European toy makers are represented in this great collection, from the mighty German firm of Marklin to the humble British manufacturer, Burnett. The automotive toys are there in all shapes and sizes, from early ?old timers? (there is a particularly fine steam-powered automobile by Marklin), a number of splendid buses, a variety of vans, plus several rare early race-cars such as examples of the Gordon Bennet cars by Gunthermann. Other famous toy producers to be found in the collection are the german firms of Bing, Bub, Carette, Distler, Doll, Hess, and Tipp. From France there are toys by Citroen and JEP; Italy is represented by Cardini and Metalgraf; while the companies of Burnett, Chad Valley, and Wells provide the best of the British products.. Hardcover. Very Good.