The Complete & Unauthorized Guide to Vintage Barbie Dolls

by James, Hillary Shilkitus

• ISBN13: 9780764338137
• ISBN10: 0764338137
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-28
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd

Summary

Since her introduction in 1959, Barbie#xAE; has reigned supreme in the world of dolls, and today she is collected by fans around the world. A required resource for all Barbie collectors, the revised and expanded second edition of this ideal reference book features more than 150 new images and updated prices. Now over 400 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 second edition includes her sister Skipper#xAE;, and their friends, relations, and pets. Ken#xAE;, Midge#xAE;, Allan#xAE;, Francie#xAE;, Scooter#xAE;, and all the rest are here. This thorough guide presents the dolls first, followed by a comprehensive look at all the outfits and accessories available for each doll. Never before presented in such detail and with so many images, 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.