Download pdf blue book of dolls values blue book of dolls and values 14th edition full free. Ive been trying to construct a basic blue book value for the dolls and. The blue book is considered the bible with collectors and is the one doll book that is used whether you have one doll or an entire collection of antique or contemporary dolls. With barbie, ken, francie, and skipper fashions and the whole family sale. Mattel does not maintain secondary market pricing information, nor do we participate in secondary market trading, buying or selling of older dolls. How it is not the children protesting barbie, but the selfindulgent gen xers who complain that barbie has hurt their image. All prices and values given are based on a combination of dealer and internet pricing and are.
Madame alexander dolls value how much are vintage madame. It provides explicit information on marks, hair colour, original costumes and accessories, and includes lists of dolls made from porcelain, china, composition, cloth, vinyl, plastic, papier mache, and other materials. Shirley temple was a popular child actress in the 1930s and 1940s, who was famous for her curly hair and dimples. The 1988 happy holiday barbie is recognized as the first collectible barbie, even though it was not initially intended that way. If original tags are attached, the dolls value can skyrocket. New listing vintage barbie dolls around the world 19642007 collector price guide. Com is a reference database of madame alexander dolls alexander doll company, barbie dolls. The value of holiday barbie dolls varies based on the year, original value, and the condition of the doll. Composition dolls in mint condition with original clothing and. The contention that the problem is not with barbies body, but. If a barbie doll has never been removed from the original packaging, it adds more to the value. Clear, comprehensive descriptions and crisp photographs are presented with an accurate, timeproven valuing system. Aug 01, 2001 arranged alphabetically by manufacturer, the blue book features over 560 photographs all in color. Barbie values database provides the ability to look up barbie doll values, barbie doll names, barbie doll descriptions by key word or barbie doll year.
What are the values of the i love lucy dolls answers. Blue book of doll values by jan foulke, paperback barnes. This book completes my collection of all foulkes blue books and is a valuable, concise, yet comprehensive reference for the serious doll collector. Released in 1959, the firstever barbie doll features golden hair, a black and white bathing suit and blue eyeshadow.
The 2020 values listed are meant to give someone with no knowledge of vintage barbie an approximate idea of value of dolls in average to excellent condition. The 16th blue book features an easytouse index arranged alphabetically by manufacturer and has over 500 photographs all in color. Your parents were right you should have never cut barbies hair. Blue book dolls and values, 16th edition blue book dolls and values 6th blue book dolls and values kestner, king of dollmakers subjects. This comprehensive guide begins with the earliest barbie dolls mattel produced. Reverb analyzes realtime transaction information to represent values for used musical instruments in their original condition. Beautiful photographs, descriptions and identifying marks and a welldeveloped index and list of mold numbers make this a handy reference book. How to determine the value of shirley temple dolls our. Barbie dollaround the world identification and values 19642007 hardcover book. Value of collectible barbie dolls by kate millerwilson antique collector since some of the most coveted barbies can go for thousands of dollars at auction, its important to understand the value of collectible barbie dolls if you are considering buying or selling vintage barbies. Barbie vintage dolls identified 19591962 doll reference. See more ideas about barbie, vintage barbie and barbie dolls.
Values vary wildly for many different reasons including the condition of the doll, any accessories included, the cycles of the market and the conditions of the sale. The holiday barbie dolls with the highest values are the ones made before 1992. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Numerous holidays barbie dolls released later up to 1992 still carry higher than retail values. If youre buying, you can expect to pay more or less than the book indicates.
Doll values reference database for barbie, madame alexander. The antique section covers the manufacturers of bisque, china, wax, wood, cloth, and papiermache dolls from the 19th and early 20th centuries. This dolls price guide presents modern barbie dolls produced from 1973 through 2016. Barbie dolls dolls barbie accessories pricing value identification guide collectors book pictures the pink room 161123b thepinkroom 5 out of. Basic information about each manufacturer, dates of production, and sizes and types of dolls are presented in a wellorganized format, and the book is liberally illustrated with clear photos.
Jan and her husband, howard, who photographs the dolls presented in the blue book, were both fond of antiquing as a hobby, and in 1972 they decided to open a. Collectible barbie dolls value guide barbie signature. Barbie values and barbie price guide collectorvalues. Mar 10, 2016 download pdf blue book of dolls values blue book of dolls and values 14th edition full free. What are the values of the spice girl dolls answers. H oliday barbie dolls initially came out in 1988, and most of the original dolls carry values, which are twice their original retail price. This is the one book that doll collectors cannot live without.
Condition is important in the value of a barbie doll, nrfb never removed from box is the ideal. The market has a way of fluctuating and the book is not gospel, just a guide. The 2nd edition of the guide was published in 2011. Value of holiday barbies collection ive searched and searched for answers to this, but found that there is no blue book for holiday barbies. Only about 350,000 of the first barbie dolls were produced, the barbie doll is made of heavy vinyl plastic, partially solid body now probably quite white, blonde or brunette saran ponytail hair blondes out number brunettes 3 to 1, with tight curly bangs, metal cylinders in legs, symmetrical holes in bottom of feet to fit on a black pedestal. For each doll, photographs, dates of production, market prices, and other information are provided. Vtg collectors encyclopedia madame alexander dolls 19651990 smith value guide. She starred in over 40 featurelength movies, singing and dancing her way to the top of the box office. Happy holiday barbie collecting the path to a college. Only about 350,000 of the first barbie dolls were produced, the barbie doll is made of heavy vinyl plastic, partially solid body now probably quite white, blonde or brunette saran ponytail hair blondes out number brunettes 3 to 1, with tight curly bangs, metal cylinders in legs, symmetrical holes in bottom of feet to fit on a black.
A collectors guide to the worlds darling, which is available online and at book stores. This is the 1989 edition, and is 400 pages plus index. Certain classic madame alexander dolls especially those from the 1940s and 1950s might be worth well into the thousands, according to antique doll. Blue book dolls and values barbie volume 12 1995 jan foulke. Barbie values reference database of barbie and her friends. Blue book price guides on cost a fee, available as a yearly subscription or as a peritem purchase. Jul 08, 2019 certain classic madame alexander dolls especially those from the 1940s and 1950s might be worth well into the thousands, according to antique doll collector, historian, and expert dr. Arranged alphabetically by manufacturer, the blue book features over 560 photographs all in color. Jan foulkes blue book dolls and values, 16th edition, provides the reader with another easy to use guide to the current market values of modern to antique dolls. Barbie collector values are based on barbie values found at auctions and online retail stores. They are proud of the sterling reputation that they enjoy around the world for integrity in their business dealings, as well as the respect given for their wide range of doll knowledge.
Holiday barbie values and holiday barbie collection from 1988 to 2015 working to collect all the happy holidays barbies in order to sell the collection to pay for a college education for my children. Effanbee dolls that were made before 1960 tend to be the most collectible and therefore demand higher prices. The dolls quickly soldout and almost instantly started to command big prices on the secondary market. Second, this is a guide and more importantly it is a history of values prices paid at shows, auctions, etc. The 2008 was the 20 year anniversary for the holiday barbie series themselves, the 2009 holiday barbie was the 50th anniversary for the entire barbie collection, so on top of just being a holiday barbie, it was also labeled for other significant which raised its overall value. This bible of doll collecting is the latest in jan foulkes distinguished series of masterfully researched and written price guides on antique, collectible and modern dolls. Locate doll and collectible shows in your area where experts may be available to help you determine the value of your doll. Consult a book such as shirley temple dolls and fashions. Whether one has just one doll or an entire collection, antique dolls or dolls of today, this is the one doll book that you will use.
Like many collectors, you may find yourself wondering what your barbie collection is worth. The first, favourite, and most trusted price guide for all types of dolls is more colourful and readerfriendly in its 16th edition. The searchable database consists of detailed reports on a evergrowing list of barbie dolls. A guide to all types of dolls, this identification book is divided into two sections covering antique and collectible modern dolls.
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