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Great Book Of Britains Toy Soldiers.: Boxed Great Book of Britains 1893-1993, by James Opie, a limited edition signed by the author. Book comes in a special box with exclusive set of 2 Scots Greys and 2 Welsh Fusiliers with Colors. 1 book
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Great Book of Britains Book with Figures: By James Opie. Includes 4 Figures. Limited Edition #1163 of 2500. 5 Pieces. Condition Excellent. Slip Case Good. Slip Case Lid Detached.
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James Opie's "Great Book Of Britains": Opie's Great Book of Britains issued with 4 figures (2 Fusiliers & 2 Scots Greys), circa 1993. 1 piece, red leatherette binding, condition virtually mint, in excellent original boxed packaging.
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Great Book of Britains with Figures: By James Opie. Produced in 1993 to Celebrate the Centenary Anniversary of Britains Toy Soldiers. Includes 2 Scots Greys and 2 Royal Welsh Fusiliers Colors in Presentation Box. Limited Edition #1386 of
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Toy Soldier & Civilian Figure Reference Books: 3 pieces. Three essential books for the Toy Soldier and Civilian Figure Collector. Including; "The Great Book of Britains" by James Opie, "The Art of the Toy Soldier" by Henry Kurtz & Burtt R. Erlich,
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The Great Book of Britains, 1893-1993
The Great Book of Britains, 1893-1993
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Ltd. edition - No. 1777 of 2,500. Book, toy soldier set and special box. Lavish, comprehensive 640-page reference book, by James Opie. Visual treat; color images throughout. Excellent condition, minor scuffs on box edges. Must-have for Britains collectors.
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