A long-awaited and informative book for Matchbox collectors by one of America"s foremost authorities. The public"s consistent enthusiasm and the long-term interest of children as they grow into adulthood have provided the necessary ingredients for Matchbox toys to become ideal collectibles. The old toys become scarce and variations of newer toys have given collectors a challenge to own each one. They collect not only the toys, but catalogs, collector buttons, and boxes. All of these and more are included in this completely new book. The toys pictured and listed in this volume represent the major variations of the most popular series made by Lesney Products from 1947 to mid-1969. Included is a current price guide and a list of organized clubs for collectors. , 175+ photos, 9" x 6", Price Guide