A Photographic Guide to Dolls of the Ancients - Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Coptic Dolls

This vintage book is a fascinating study of dolls in ancient civilisations, specifically those of ancient Egypt, Greek, and Rome. With a wealth of fascinating historical information and many authentic photographs, this wonderful volume will appeal to those with an keen interest in the history of these timeless toys, and it is one not to be missed by the discerning collector vintage literature. Contents include: "Ancient Egyptian Dolls", "Ancient Greek Dolls", "Types of Greek Dolls", and "Ancient Roman Dolls". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive. This volume has been elected for modern republication due to its educational value, and is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dolls.