Toys From Occupied Japan

by Anthony Marsella

Overview

From September, 1945 until April, 1954, the U.S. Army of the Occupation set up its headquarters in Tokyo under General Douglas MacArthur. The foremost order to the army was to aid in the restoration of the economy of the country. They were successful, and the result is a variety of products known to collectors as O.J. or Occupied Japan. This wonderful new book documents, with 370 full color photographs, many of the clever toys created in Occupied Japan and exported around the world. Included are most of the boxes that held the objects, a boon to collectors who are highly value authentic packaging. A price guide makes this a complete book for collectors.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780887408755
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	01/06/1997
Series:	Schiffer Books for Collectors Series
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Anthony Marsella resides in Philadelphia, though he is well known among collectors for his knowledge and collection.