The Complete & Unauthorized Guide to Vintage Barbie Dolls® & Fashions (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

By Hillary James

Since her introduction in 1959, Barbie*R has reigned supreme in the world of dolls, and today she is collected by young and old alike. Over 275 beautiful color photos illustrate this complete listing of Barbie, her friends, and their many outfits and accessories, through her vintage years from 1959 to 1972. Along with Barbie this new book includes her sister Skipper*R, and their friends, relations, and pets, Ken*R, Midge*R, Allan*R, Francie*R, Scooter*R, and all the rest. This thorough guide presents the dolls first, followed by a comprehensive look at the all the outfits and accessories available for each doll. Never before presented in such detail, every set entry lists all the pieces originally included with the doll or outfit packages. Values are given both for the complete sets and for the individual items in the sets. The listing also provides each item's stock number, date, and value. This is the reference book that Barbie doll collectors have been awaiting for many years!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764325124
• ISBN13: 9780764325120
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
• Length: 159 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.4" x 10.9"