Denise Van Patten is a long-time collector of dolls and a dealer of modern, vintage and antique dolls through her doll shop Katherine's Cottage. She has been the Guide to Doll Collecting at About.com (the world’s largest information web site for doll collectors) for over five years and was the editor of the Doll Reader
Magazine web site from 2001-2002. Her articles on dolls have been featured in many magazines. Look for Denise’s schedule of doll lectures and appearances at www.officiapriceguidetodolls.com.
Reader Reviews
Once you start collecting one type of doll, your eyes start noticing all the other dolls as well and you begin to realize that dolls have an important connection to fashion, art, history, and technology. The Official Price Guide to Dolls by Denise Van Patten gives testimony to that thought shared by many avid doll collectors. I like her easy-to-read format of the doll listings and photos. Her contemporary presentation of up-to-date facts prefaced in each category give straightforward details regarding the dolls' features and histories. Investors and buyers alike will find the pricing information helpful. Denise does a super and thorough chapter on educating the doll collector on how to use the Internet and Ebay for buying and selling dolls. This informaion is priceless for many who are anxious to learn about this important technological impact on doll collecting and how to get started. She generously shares her best tips and pitfalls one should be aware of. The book itself is of managable size and fits in your purse to take to a doll shop, show or museum. It is well worth the reasonable price for a great reference tool plus it makes a sweet beside book of dreams for the insatiable doll collector.
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