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The Collectible Barbie Doll : An Illustrated Guide to Her Dreamy World
by Janine Fennick

Discounted Price: $19.98, Hardcover - 176 pages, 2 Edition (October 1999)

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The Collectible Barbie Doll
by Janine Fennick

Discounted Price: $17.98, Hardcover (October 1996)

A chronicle of the life and memorabilia of a famous American doll documents her physical and fashionable changes, her significance in culture and the collector's market, and ways to effectively buy, sell, and restore Barbie dolls.

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Barbie : Four Decades of Fashion, Fantasy, and Fun
by Marco Tosa

Discounted Price: $13.97, Hardcover - 152 pages (October 1998)

In this "biography" of Barbie, doll expert Marco Tosa presents a wealth of documentation, tells of the creative planning that has always gone into her production, and her constant physical evolution, a family tree, a chart of the dolls' occupations, the dates of issue of each Barbie discussed, and photos of the original packaging. Filled with lively color illustrations and fascinating black-and-white images of the real-life stars and designers behind the doll's many incarnations, the book is a close look at Barbie's many faces and styles, from the blonde, blue-eyed mainstay to the exotic dolls of the Far East, from casual sportswear to haute couture. 200 illustrations, 180 in color.

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Barbie : Four Decades in Fashion (Tiny Folios Series)
by Laura Jacobs

Discounted Price: $8.37, Hardcover - 288 pages 2nd Rev edition (Published - November 1998)

The definitive update, covering all 40 years of Barbie, this volume takes the world's most popular cultural icon to the cusp of the millennium with style to spare. 240 color illustrations.

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The Barbie Doll Years 1959-1996 : A Comprehensive Listing & Value Guide of Dolls & Accessories (2nd Ed)
by Patrick C. Olds, Myrazona R. Olds

Discounted Price: $14.36, Paperback - 320 pages 2nd edition (Released - July 1997)

A comprehensive price listing of all Mattel Barbie products. There are probably fewer photos than you would like to see (124), but it has a very extensive listing of every Barbie & Friends you could ever find as of the date of its publication. It not only includes the dolls, it also includes fashions, accessories, licensed items, cases, furniture, houses, paper dolls, children's clothes, jewelry, games and even pogs and postcards. A great price resource when buying second market!

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The Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Dolls and Collectibles
by Sibyl Dewein (Contributor), Joan Ashabraner, A. Dunzelmann

Discounted Price: $13.97, Hardcover - 305 pages Reissue edition (April 1984)

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Barbie Fashion, 1959-1967
by Sarah Sink Eames

Discounted Price: $17.47, Hardcover - 256 pages Vol 001 (Released - October 1990)

Gives full descriptions of Barbie clothes through the years making it easy to identify outfits and the correct accessories that go with them.

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Barbie Doll Fashion : 1968-1974
by Sarah Sink Eames

Discounted Price: $17.47, Hardcover - 256 pages Vol 2 (Released - May 1997)

In Vol. II, Barbie's mod and psychedelic fashions are carefully chronicled. Over 700 color photos with details, descriptions, and current values for all the original outfits for all of the dolls, all of the outfits sold separately, and including over 20 rare gift sets.

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Barbie and Her Mod, Mod, Mod, World of Fashion
by Joe Blitman

Discounted Price: $21.56, Paperback - 224 pages (Released - October 1996)

Renowned Barbie authority Joe Blitman takes us through Barbie's mod and psychedelic fashions period.

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The Ultimate Barbie Doll Book
by Marcie Melillo

Discounted Price: $27.97, Hardcover (Published - November 1996)

This book throughly covers each doll from head to toe. It includes a full color pictures of each doll, a full length shot of the doll in the box, and close-up on the face, (helping to identify dolls by hairstyle and makeup). Also includes lists of accessories that each doll came with.

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Barbie Doll Collector's Handbook
by A. Glenn Mandeville (Editor), Marl Davidson & Priscilla Wardlow

Discounted Price: $10.36, Paperback - 96 pages (Released - May 1997)

This book is small in size, but big in information.

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Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Exclusives and More : Identification & Values
by J. Michael Augustyniak

Discounted Price: $13.97, Hardcover - 400 pages (Released - March 1997)

Barbie "Exclusives" are the prestigious Mattel-produced dolls and designs made solely for a company and not sold in any other establishment--making them one of the most sought-after categories around. This complete guide to these dolls features virtually every exclusive produced as of the date of its' production--in full color and described in detail. 300+ color photos.

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Skipper : Barbie Doll's Little Sister
by Scott Arend, Karla Holzerland, Trina Kent

Discounted Price: $15.96, Paperback - 176 pages (April 1998)

This is a long awaited book for Skipper Collectors. Lots of great information, and full of photographs and information on indentication and pricing of vintage Skipper dolls. Includes photos of hard to find items including cases and licensed products. Also includes photos of foreign issue dolls and outfits as well as rare dolls and outfit variations. If you are a Skipper collector, it can make collecting a lot more fun.

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Francie & Her Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod World of Fashions
by Joe Blitman

Discounted Price: $15.96, Paperback - 160 pages (March 1996)

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Barbie Doll Structure and Furniture
by Marl Davidson

Discounted Price: $17.47, Hardcover - 160 pages (Released - October 1997)

Complete with collector's values, Barbie's Dream House, Fashion Shop, and the Barbie and Ken Little Theater are among the cardboard structures identified with their precise accessories and furnishings. Full-color illustrations show every item included in each structure and furniture set. 200 color photos.

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Collector's Guide to Barbie Doll Paper Dolls : Identification & Values
by Lorraine Mieszala

Discounted Price: $13.56, Paperback - 128 pages (March 1997)

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Collectors Guide to Barbie Doll Vinyl Cases : Identification and Values
by Connie Craig Kaplan

Discounted Price: $10.36, Paperback - 160 pages (December 1998)

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Barbie Doll Trivia Trail
by Cheryl Hanlon, Bonnie Speer

Discounted Price: $9.95, Paperback - 144 pages (January 1998

This book is filled with hundreds of fun facts about the Barbie doll, her family and her friends. A mini-history of the development of Barbie doll in question and answer form. Informative as well as fun. Pocket sized.

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