Collector's Guide to Bus Toys & Models by Kurt Resch

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OUR NOTES:

Some of the notable companies covered in this reference include:
Greyhound Lines
Continental Trailways
Blue Bird
Smaller regional carriers.
Silver Eagle
Others

Notable items covered include:
Bus shaped cookie Jars
Bus shaped telephones
Tin Friction Buses and Coaches
Diecast models
Battery operated examples
Steel models
Banks
Other items, advertising look-a-likes, etc.

Makers include:
Dinky
Dent
Johnny Lightning
The Japanese Tin Toy makers
German companies
Royal Coach
Many others.

---- copyright 2004, Collector Bookstore, John K, Reviewer

PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION:

An essential addition to any transportation toy library, this is the book that bus lovers have been waiting for!

Over 1,500 toy buses are shown in full color, from early buses to transit and trolley buses to school buses and modern luxury coaches. They are organized alphabetically by manufacturer, with over 250 toy makers represented. Buses from thirty countries on five continents are included, dating from 1905 to the present day.

The eye-catching coaches are shown in the correct liveries (trim) of the bus companies. Bus memorabilia and current values for all models shown also included. Hop aboard to experience this wonderful showcase of worldwide bus toys!