Antique 1920 First Edition Childrens Doll Toy Book

Description :
This auction is for Very Rare 1920 First Edition Children's Doll Book. It is titled Phyllis May and Her Dollies by Hazel Drukker. New York: Barse and Hopkins, 1920. Hardcover. First Edition. 93pp. In very good condition with only the slightest wear to edges. No previous owner's name nor markings of any kind. See pics for details and condition! Brown boards with paste-on picture of Young Girl & her Dollies. This rare book was used as the template for some of the antique dollmakers of the 1920's. Louis Amberg was one such maker. Mibs (1920) is a Louis Amberg doll made based on this book. (See info below) This is one of the rarest doll books and is highly sought after by collectors! There are NO other copies available anywhere!!!!
...A very rare early American Children's Doll Book in rarely found fine condition! You will look a long time to find an upgrade to this one! This is The Ultimate Doll Book for the Antique Doll Collector!
 "Mibs"  is a Phyllis May / Louis Amberg Doll (modeled after Hazel's daughter) created by Hazel Drukker (Mrs. George Silberman), based on her column in the Evening Mail a New York daily newspaper and also based on the book titled: Phyllis May and Her Dollies published in 1920."

    " Louis Amberg & Son, Doll Company 1878-1930"
"The Hahn & Amberg company was begun in Cincinnati, Ohio USA in 1878 and later moved to New York city around 1893.  They first imported bisque dolls from Germany and France, later they manufactured their own composition dolls.  In 1907 Louis's son, Joshua joined the company. In 1909 the Amberg company copyrighted the first known American doll head "Lucky Bill" with Louis listed as the artist. By 1911 the company was advertising it's name as Louis AMBERG & SON.  By the late 1920's the Amberg company was advertising over 600 style numbers, including some imports.  Often marked L A & S or L A & S NY + the year produced. "Mibs" was one of Amberg's favorite dolls.


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