Rocking horse books
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All items are sent special delivery or signed for delivery. Please note, I only send to UK addresses.
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A nice little book on rocking horses ( published 2006 ). Written by Anthony Dew for the British Toymakers Guild, this is
an excellent introductory book about English rocking horses. It gives an overview of their history and their current
role as a most wonderful toy.
The major makers of the past are noted with tips for collectors and the best known of the current makers are
featured.
Very well illustrated in colour, the paperback book has 32 pages plus the cover and is a must for every rocking horse
library.
Size 15cm x 21cm
Copy in new condition.
Paperback £ 3 ( or free with a hair set ).
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The amazing book by Patricia Mullins on rocking horses; history and examples from England, Europe,
America and Australia. This book set
includes the paperback book by Marguarite Fawdry 'An international survey of
rocking horse manufacture' and the protective slip case.
Published 1992.
The Mullins hardback book has 376 pages and hundreds of illustrations, the Fawdry book has 48 pages and is also very well
illustrated.
Size 30cm x 28cm
£ 85 for a copy in very good condition. The books are untouched but the slip cases have a few small scuffs on the
edges and corners.
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This handy little book by Ruth Bottomley has 32 pages which give a brief account of the history of rocking horses
and include a little on
modern makers.
It is well illustrated with black and white photos and includes some good examples of old horses. It is an essential
book for rocking horse enthusiasts.
The horse illustrated on the front cover is a lovely F H Ayres horse which appears to have had some careful restoration
to the mostly original paint work and replacement of the saddle seat, saddle cloth and stirrup irons.
Published 1991,
Size 15cm x 21cm
Paperback copy in as new condition.
£ 9
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