1902 & 1906 Catalog Reprints - British American European Toys / Scarce Book

MR. GAMAGE'S GREAT TOY BAZAAR 1902-1906  introduction by Charlotte Parry-Crooke, Denys Ingram Publishers, London, 1982. Mr. Gamage ran the "People's Emporium" in London in 1878 and over time it became one of London's great department stores.  Mr. Gamage placed much emphasis on on the mail order aspect of his business which necessitated the production ofillustrated catalogs.  Of special interest were not only British toys - but also toys imported from America and Europe.  This book pictures over 150 catalog pages from his 1902 and 1906 sales order catalogs.  Pictured, described and  valued (original asking prices in British pounds) are dolls, toy trains, toys soldiers, steam engines, clockwork toys, hobby horses, stuffed animals and more. 9" x 11.2" hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 160 pages. FREE media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 50 United States.  Rates vary forintentional mailings.