The great book of britains james opie

The history and handbook 189320 by james opie overview this is the first fullcolor history of the worldfamous toy soldiers to chart the whole story of their development from victorian table toy to 21st century collectable. Lavishly illustrated and produced book, devoted to one of the bestknown and most prolific manufacturers of toy soldiers. James opie has 23 books on goodreads with 87 ratings. Apr 10, 2000 read or download the great book of britains. The great book of britains, james opie 1pc excellent. The style and scale of britain s figures became the industry standard for toy soldiers for many years. Britains toy soldiers, but as such it is fairly expensive. A complete guide to nomadic and village carpets tribal rugs, and a collectors guide to 20thcentury toys, and more on. Great book of britains by james opie, referencing the edward ruby collection. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. The great book of britains by james opie, 9781872727325, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I have over 4,000 total britains now, old and new, metal and plastice, and the collection has grown in large part because of james opie, and his books, especially this one. The inside of the back cover has separated from the outside cover, see image 6 and the exterior of the book has some markings as seen in the other pictures the great book of britains. Oct 30, 2016 james opie is the toy soldier consultant to bonhams auctioneers and recognized as one of the worlds leading experts on the subject.

This is the limited edition of 2,500 version and is number 697. Ten years later he had all but succeeded and in the process had acquired the expertise to become the worlds leading specialist in the subject. I thought that james opie had written the definitive work on britains toy soldiers with the great book of britains in 1993, the centenary of britains. The great book of britains by james opie, 9781872727424, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.

James opies the great book of britains liveauctioneers. The adventure story unfolds at a breakneck pace it filled me with the. This is the first fullcolour history of the worldfamous toy soldiers to chart the whole story of their development from victorian table toy to 21st century collectable. James opies highly popular collecting toy soldiers 1987 was an inspirational book for anyone involved in the hobby. The company, however, with its factory in london, also diversified into other associated toys such as diecast zamac military trucks, agriculture and commercial vehicles, and toy cars. I have over 4,000 total britains now, old and new, metal and plastice, and the collection has grown in large part because of james opie, and his books. Boxed set issued as a limited numbered edition of 2500, of which this is set n. Avaliable format in pdf, epub, mobi, kindle, e book and audiobook. Produced to celebrate the centenary of britains, the company wh. The great book of britains by james opie limited edition with figures. Together with britains civilian toy figures by schiffer publishing ltd. Britains toy soldiers by opie, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Special numbered limited edition 11142500 with 4 figures included.

James opie the great book of britains a hundred years of britains toy soldiers. The great book of britains by james opie 1993 an all complete listing of all. The author would welcome any comments by vintage britains collectors on this, or any other set they may have come across of dubious originphysical characteristics. James opie s great book of britains, complete with 4 figures only available in this version. Isbn 9781872727325 9781872727325 hardcover, antique collectors club ltd, 1993 letts guide to collecting 20th century toys. The great book of britains by james opie 7 we use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site.

Complete with 2x colour bearers and 2x mounted lancers, set no. A limited edition 4612500 of this definitive work charting the history of the w. James opie opie, james used books, rare books and new books. Britain, is a british toy company known for its diecast lead toy soldiers. It was published by pen and sword military and has a total of 504 pages in the book. At the age of 28 james opie set himself the task of collecting examples of every toy soldier produced by britains since 1893ten years later he had all but succeeded and in the process had acquired the expertise to become the worlds leading specialist in the subject. This book discusses production of the soldiers, and also includes extensive appendices, listing all britains nonmilitary figures and giving a rarity rating. The rest, as they say is history and it is all captured here by james opie, the worlds leading expert on the subject, as he lovingly traces the varying fortunes of. The limited edition version of the afor mentioned book, bound in faux leather with gold leafing, packaged in a display box containing a set of 4 britains ltd figures. The great book of britain 100 years of britains toy. The great book of britains james opie with soldiers ltd ed 100 years book a f unfortunately the book has been well used leaving it in bad condition with the. The great book of britains by james opie, standard version. Books by james opie author of collecting toy soldiers in the 21st. The single exception known to the author being james opie s recent excellent book, collecting toy soldiers in the 21st century pp.

Britains toy soldiers 1893 1932 james opie, armies of the world 1925 41 joe wallis 2pcs excellent. The great book of britain 100 years of britains toy soldiers. See all books authored by james opie, including tribal rugs. The book is expensive, but well worth the cost, and i have used it innumerable times to research a figure, read the text, or to just enjoy the pictures. Signed by ed ruby from whose collection most pictures were taken. I received it in the mail yesterday and could not put it down. Two tunics with brighter paint possibly mismatched.

The great book of britains,100 years of britains toy soldiers 18931993 by james opie,1993 1st edition,illustrated throughout,640 pages,large and very heavy oblong volume,dust jacket faded at spine with edge wear in protective sleeve, book covers have some light edge wear,contents are in vg condition, the essential reference book for britains collectors containing 990 illustrations with over 950. The history and handbook 189320 1st edition by james opie isbn. The great book of britains james opie with soldiers ltd ed 100. James opie books list of books by author james opie. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid. This book discusses production of the soldiers, and also includes. This exact set pictured on the cover of the great book of britains by james opie. For over a quarter of a century, until his recent retirement, james opie was also editor and buyer for the military and aviation book society and various other book. The great book of britains, 100 years of britains toy soldiers, 18931993 by james opie. The great book of britains 100 years of britains toy soldiers.

Truly a collectors item, james opie author of the book realised that the hundredth year of british toy soldiermaking would provide a suitable landmark and he started in 1990 to prepare his extensive files and catalogue library in a fashion. Then came the fateful decision first to import, then to design and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He has a very significant collection of his own, which he has been building since childhood. Whether intended to invoke the early days of britains as with lots 1001 to 1006. New cavendish books, london, england, 1993 used near fine. The style and scale of britains figures became the industry standard for toy soldiers for many years. This book is considered by most collectors to be the definitive reference on w. Opie, new cavendish books, london, 1993, isbn 1872727328. At the age of 28 james opie set himself the task of collecting examples of every toy soldier produced by britains since 1893. The history and handbook 189320 by james opie from waterstones today. The great book of britains 18931993 100 years of britains toy soldiers, james opie, 1993, new cavendish books, england. Produced to celebrate the centenary of britains, the company which launched the first hollowcast toy soldier sets in 1893.

The great book of britains 100 years of britains toy. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. Britains geen the great book of britains james opie. A fantastic rare hardback book the great book of britains by james opie. Feb 24, 2020 the great book of britains by james opie. The great book of britains by james opie new cavandish, 1993. Prior to 1893 the family toy business of the britain family was struggling as the toy industry was dominated by german manufacturers and importers.