Classic Miniature Vehicles

Book excerpt: In Classic Miniature Vehicles: Made In France Dr. Edward Force, America's leading authority on miniature vehicles, presents the long, varied, and significant history of their production in France. Over 39 manufacturers are represented with nearly 2000 vehicles presented in clear, color photographs, and a price guide is provided. As in his past books, Dr. Force presents a great amount of information of interest and value to collectors in a clear, encyclopedic way. In addition to the early brands, others included in Classic Miniature Vehicles: Made in France are: C.I.J., Cle, France Jouets, J.R.D., Minialuxe, Norev, Quiralu, Rami, and Safir. French Dinky toys are covered in Dr. Force's earlier book Dinky Toys, and the other large French manufacturer, Solido, will fill a future volume. These firms have kept collectors going for over 70 years, and now at last there is a book that will help them in their quest. A price guide is included that should be an invaluable aid in building one's collection.