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Toys and Games to Make
Ladybird series 633

Author
James Webster
Illustrator
Robert Ayton
Publisher
Wills & Hepworth
First Published
1966
ISBN
721401260

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The first edition cover, 1966
Synopsis

Here is another Ladybird book which will keep children happily occupied for many hours. All materials needed are simple, inexpensive and readily available.

Opening text

FURNITURE FROM EMPTY MATCH-BOXES

You will need:

Some empty match-boxes
A few paper-fasteners
Bits of coloured cloth or paper
Silver-paper
Some safety-matches
Scissors and glue

Characters and Keywords

Toys and gmes to make - making toys - hobbies - past-times - crafts - furniture - blowing bubbles - box guitar - telephone - knitting-machine - a spinning snake - magnet fish game - miniature skittles - dancing doll - balancing man - working tractor - tank - motor yacht - paddle-steamer - cargo boat - revolving crane - magic wallet - boomerang - moving pictures - periscope - spinning kaleidoscopes - bird in cage

First edition issue points for collectors

Hardback book issued without dust-wrapper. Pictorial matt boards. Original price 2'6 Net on front endpaper. 'Toys and Games to Make' is the second and last title listed on the rear board. Tally number 160 on rear board.


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