Arranbee Dolls: Identification and Value Guide

These dolls have been well loved by millions of children for their tremendous appeal and durability, and by parents for their design and quality. These dolls are highly prized and sought after by doll collectors. To date, no book has been published specifically on this company, and Collector Books is proud to be the first to do so. Extensively researched, Arranbee Dolls includes the majority of the known Arranbee dolls from 1922 through 1959, all under one cover, and in many cases accompanied by an original advertisement. Over 650 color photographs and illustrations, including brochures and body construction details, are included in the book. AUTHORBIO: A graduate of Connecticut State College, Suzanne DeMillar studied music, landscape painting, poetry, and specialty clothing design, in addition to doll clothes design and doll collecting. Her concentration on dolls began in the mid-1980s when she learned professional doll repair and became a dealer in addition to enlarging her personal collection. She and husband Dennis Brevik publish an international mail order catalog and have their own website. AUTHORBIO: Dennis J. Brevik is a retired engineer, and husband of Suzanne L. DeMillar. They co-authored Arranbee Dolls, and together publish an international mail order catalog which they have been doing for ten years. He and his wife have their own website and auction dolls frequently on Internet auctions. REVIEW: This book is the first of its kind, showcasing the dolls produced by the Arranbee Doll Company from 1922 through 1959. Large detailed color photographs in a well-presented format make this book a collector's treat.