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Toy Soldiers.


Toy Soldiers

Richard Scholl

Running Press

125 South Twenty-Second Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-4399

www.perseusbooks.com

0762418796 $12.98 1-800-345-5359

Award-winning creative director and veteran writer in the realm of collectibles Richard Scholl presents Toy Soldiers: A Century Of International Miniatures, a dazzling study of the Forbes collection, an assemblage assemblage: see collage.
assemblage

Three-dimensional construction made from household materials such as rope and newspapers or from any found materials.
 of more than 10,000 toy soldiers amassed by world-renowned businessman William Forbes William Forbes can refer to:
  • Sir William Forbes (1756-1823), a prosperous coppersmith and landowner who lived in Callendar House in Falkirk, Scotland.
  • William Forbes, 6th Baronet, Scottish banker
. Full-color photographs of the pieces, and descriptions of the sets' history and how Forbes acquired them fill this captivating cap·ti·vate  
tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates
1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm.

2. Archaic To capture.
 "must-have" for toy soldier enthusiasts. Toy Soldiers' flawless, visually impressive and narratively engaging presentation elevates children's playthings to the level of collectible collectible

An asset of limited supply that is sought for a variety of reasons including, it is hoped, an increase in value. Stamps, antiques, coins, and works of art are among the many things usually classified as collectibles.
 sculpted sculpt  
v. sculpt·ed, sculpt·ing, sculpts

v.tr.
1. To sculpture (an object).

2. To shape, mold, or fashion especially with artistry or precision:
 art. Also very highly recommended is Richard Scholl's companion title drawn from the Forbes collection, Toy Boats: A Century Of Treasures From Sailboats To Submarines (0762418788, $12.98).
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