Product Description

Miller's Collecting Diecast Vehicles presents this popular collecting area in an informative and in-depth manner, and makes it accessible to a wide range of collectors. Over 320 items are shown in full-colour, covering all the key makes - Matchbox, Corgi, Dinky, and Lledo to name a few. Divided into a chronological survey of makes, from the thirties to the present day, and then a thematic section detailing different kinds of vehicles such as saloon cars, police cars, fire engines, taxis, and racing cars, along with accessories and ephemera, and with historical information on manufacturers, collecting information covering how to identify and date items, and the all-important values reflecting what you might have to pay in today's market, the book is thoroughly comprehensive. It also includes advice on what to look for and what to avoid, the effect of condition and packaging on price, advice on care and display, and where to buy.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #159655 in Books
• Published on: 2005-05-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

About the Author
Peter Rixon is based in the West Country. After completing his doctorate he became an auctioneer of antiques, dealing in all kinds of collectables, including toys and books, however his expertise and passion lies with diecast toys and he has amassed a vast collection of hundreds of items.