Bibliographic Details:

Title: The Yesteryear Book 1956-1996
Author: Kevin McGimpsey, Stewart Orr
Publisher: Major Productions Ltd., Chester, Cheshire, England
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN-10: 0951088580

Synopsis: Includes forty years of production. Pictures of the Matchbox toys are in color along with all the information needed in all descriptions.

This softback book measures approx 8" x 12" and 1" in thickness. Kevin McGimpsey and Stewart Orr - the curators of the Chester Toy Museum, which displays one of the largest Models of Yesteryear collections in the world - have compiled the most authoritative, comprehensive and complete book of its kind.
Within its 328 pages the detailed copy is illuminated by 42 full colour plates displaying over 450 Yesteryear models in different guises.
250 black and white photographs show every major issue and over 225 perfectly drawn diagrams supplement the text to further explain the casting modifications made to the models.
In all, approx 1,500 carefully checked and authenticated issues have been recorded and documented within this book. The vast majority of issues have been afforded an international market value.
The authors have also included on each page a subjective investment comment that should prove most useful to new collectors when considering which models to add to their collections.
All box types, the terminology as used by collectors and details on how to join the official Matchbox Club, are also included in the book.