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Chapuis (A.) & Droz (E.): Les Automates - Figures Artificielles D'hommes et D'animaux -Histoire et Technique O/P. 426 pages, 488 figures, 1949. One of the classic books on automata (the English language edition Automata - A Historical and Technological Study was published in 1958). This book includes chapters on articulated masks, clocks & watches with automata, mechanical toys, automaton figures & animals, and lots more. A fine copy. [French language] * Automatic 10% discount at the checkout on this book * (Ref: K2339 - H5) in stock.
[Galerie Charpentier]: Poupées et Automates Depuis la Renaissance O/P. [24 pages], illustrated, 1952. The catalogue of an exhibition of automata featuring the collection of Madame de Galea, held at the Galerie Charpentier, Paris. Thin card covers. [French language] (Ref: K2342 - BX5) in stock.
White (G.): Toys * Dolls * Automata: Marks & Labels O/P. 240 pages, figures, reprinted 1985. A very useful book for identifying makers and date of manufacture from makers marks and trademarks found on the products. A good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K2946 - L2) in stock.
