Barclay Miniature Toy Vehicles, Transports, Cars, Trucks, and Trains 1932-1971: A Comprehensive Catalog and Price Guide

by Howard W. Melton

Overview

This is the first comprehensive catalog and price guide covering all four ranges of miniature toy vehicles produced by Barclay Manufacturing Company, Inc. (New Jersey) from 1932 to 1971. It covers nearly 2,000 variations of these toys along with a history of the company, the manufacturing process, detailed identification grids and explanations, rarity notations, pricing ranges, a biography, and over 650 color photos. Barclay began producing miniature transports and trains in the early 1930s and added trucks and cars in the 1950s. All four ranges were produced until the company closed in 1971. The toys were colorful, well-designed, inexpensive, and popular throughout the period they were produced. The appendix includes pictures of related toys. Since most of these toys do not identify the manufacturer and many variations are rare, the book is indispensable for anyone interested in collectable toys.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764349133
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	12/28/2015
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Howard W. Melton is an attorney and a lifelong collector. Having played with Barclay toys as a child, he began collecting them in 1970. This is his second book on the topic.