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Reference Books for Researching Vintage Dolls

Reference Books for Researching Vintage Dolls

Most of these books are out of print but can be found through online sources. This is a very partial list; there are many more good reference books on dolls.

General Books about Dolls both Antique & Vintage

200 Years of Dolls, Identification and Price Guide, 4th edition by Dawn Herlocher, 2009

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls, Vol. 1 by Dorothy, Elizabeth and Evelyn Coleman, 1968

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls, Vol. 2 by Dorothy, Elizabeth and Evelyn Coleman, 1986

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Half Dolls, by Frieda Marion & Norma Werner, 1979

Doll Makers & Marks by Dawn Herlocher, 1999

Doll Values, 12th Edition by Linda Edward, 2012

Twentieth Century Dolls by Johana Gast Anderton, 1979

More Twentieth Century Dolls by Johana Gast Anderton, 1979

Ultimate Doll Book by Caroline Goodfellow, 2001

Dolls by Era

Dolls and Accessories 1910-1930 by Dian Zillner, 2007

Dolls and Accessories of the 1930s and 1940s by Dian Zillner, 2002

Small Dolls of the 40s & 50s by Carol J. Stover, 2002

Dolls and Accessories of the 1950s by Dian Zillner, 2005

Baby Boomer Dolls, 2nd Edition by Michele Karl, 2003

Collector’s Guide to Dolls of the 1960s and 1970s: Identification & Values, Vol. 1 by Cindy Sabulis, 2000

Collector’s Guide to Dolls of the 1960s and 1970s: Identification & Values, Vol. 2 by Cindy Sabulis, 2004

Collectible Doll Fashions: 1970s by Carmen Varricchio, 2003. Includes Barbie, Maddie Mod, Cher, Tuesday Taylor, and Barbie-type dolls.

Dolls by Type

Encyclopedia of Celebrity Dolls by John Axe, 1983

Talking Toys of the 20th Century by Kathy and Don Lewis, 1999

Dolls by Manufacturer or Name

American Character Dolls Identification and Value Guide by Judith Izen, 2004

Barbie & Her Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod World of Fashion by Joe Blitman, 1996. Covers 1967–1972.

Barbie Doll Structures and Furniture by Marl Davidson, 1997

Barbie Fashions Vol. I 1959–1967 by Sarah Sink Eames, 1990

Barbie Fashions Vol. II 1968-1974 by Sarah Sink Eames, 1997

Barbie Fashions Vol. III 1975-1979 by Sarah Sink Eames, 2003

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Barbie Dolls and Collectibles by Sibyl Dewein & Joan Ashabraner

Francie & Her Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod World of Fashion by Joe Blitman, 1996

Skipper, Barbie Doll’s Little Sister, also featuring Tutti and Todd by Scott Arend, Karla Holzerland & Trina Kent, 1998

Ultimate Barbie Doll Book by Marcie Melillo, 1996 hardcover, 2004 softcover

Betsy McCall: A Collector’s Guide by Marci Van Ausdall, 1999

Encyclopedia of Cabbage Patch Kids: The 1980s by Jan Lindenberger & Judy D. Morris, 1999

Encyclopedia of Cabbage Patch Kids: The 1990s by Jan Lindenberger &a= Judy D. Morris, 1999

Disney Dolls: Identification & Price Guide, Featuring Mattel Dolls by Margo Rana, 1999

Collectors Guide to Ideal Dolls Identification and Values by Judith Izen, 2005

Liddle Kiddles by Paris Langford, 1995 Also includes Flatsy, Dolly Darlings, Flower Darlings, and Upsy Downsy

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Madame Alexander Dolls 1948–1965 by Linda Crowsey, 2005

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Madame Alexander Dolls 1965–1990 by Patricia R. Smith, 1991

Shirley Temple Dolls and Fashions: A Collector’s Guide to the World’s Darling by Edward R. Pardella, Rev. ed. 1999

Complete Guide to Shirley Temple Dolls and Collectibles by Tonya Bervaldi-Camaratta, 2006

Shirley Temple Collector’s Guide: An Unauthorized Reference and Price Guide by Edward R. Pardella, 2005

Arranbee Dolls, Identification & Value Guide by Suzanne L. DeMillar and Dennis J. Brevik, 2003, paperback

Barbie Closet by Patricia Long, 1999

Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Volume I; Identification & Value Guide by Elaine M. Pardee, covers 1936-1947, 2003

Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Doll book Volume II; Identification & Values Guide by Elaine M. Pardee, 2009

Horsman Dolls 1865-1950 by Don Jensen, 2002

Horsman Dolls 1950-1990s by Don Jensen, 2007

Horsman Dolls 1950-1970 by Patikii Gibbs, 1985

Effanbee Dolls, the Formative Years 1910-1929 by Patricia Schoonmaker, 1984

Effanbee: A Collector’s Encyclopedia 1949-83 by John Axe, 1983

Effanbee: The Dolls with the Golden Hearts by M. Kelly Ellenburg, 1973

Patsy Doll Family Encyclopedia, Volume 1 (1992) & Volume 2 (1998) by Patricia N. Schoonmaker

Schoenhut Dolls, a Collector’s Encyclopedia by Carol Corson, 1993

Thirty Years of Mattel Fashion Dolls by J. Michael Augustyniak, 1997

Chatty Cathy & Her Talking Friends by Sean Kettelkamp, 1998

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Vogue Dolls, 2nd Edition by Judith Izen & Carol Stover, 2004

Norah Wellings Cloth Dolls and Soft Toys by Gillian Trotter, 2003

Lenci: The History and the Dolls by Nancy Lazenby, 2007

Vintage Dolls by Country of Manufacture

British Dolls of the 1950s by Susan Brewer, 2009

British Dolls of the 1960s by Susan Brewer, 2009

Dolls of Canada: A Reference Guide by Evelyn Strahlendorf, 1986

Identifying German Chinas 1840s–1930s by Mary Krombholz, 2004

German Doll Encyclopedia 1800-1939 by Jürgen and Marianne Cieslik, 1985

German Doll Marks and Identification book by Jürgen and Marianne Cieslik, 2nd edition, 2001

Nippon Dolls & Playthings by Joan van Patten and Linda Lau, 2000

Dolls by Material

Collectors Encyclopedia of American Composition Dolls 1900-1950 Volume I by Ursula R. Mertz, 1st issue 1999, reissued 2006

Collectors Encyclopedia of American Composition Dolls 1900-1950 Volume II by Ursula R. Mertz, 2004

Compo Dolls 1928-1955 Volume I by Polly & Pam Judd, 1991

Compo Dolls 1909-1928 Volume II by Polly & Pam Judd, 1994

Hard Plastic Dolls Volume I, 2nd Revised edition by Polly & Pam Judd, 1985

Hard Plastic Dolls Volume II, Identification & Price Guide by Polly & Pam Judd, 1989

Celluloid Dolls, Toys & Playthings by Julie P. Robinson, 2005

Celluloid Dolls of the World by Marjory Fainges, 2000

A Century of Celluloid Dolls by Shirley Buchholz, 1983

Complete Book of All Bisque Dolls by Mildred Seeley, 1992

Cloth Dolls 1920s-1930s by Polly Judd, 1990

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Cloth Dolls by Johana Gast Anderton, 1984

Cloth Dolls From Ancient to Modern by Linda Edward, 1997

Playthings By The Yard by Frances Walker and Margaret Whitton, 1973