Ferdinand and Isabella Paper Dolls
Tom Tierney
📚 Genre
Children's Activity Book, History - Fashion, Crafts
🏢 Publisher
Dover Publications
📅 Publication Year
1994
🔢 ISBN
ISBN-10: 0486280425, ISBN-13: 978-0486280424
About This Book
This educational paper doll book features two figures representing the Spanish monarchs King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile. It includes 16 historically accurate costumes from the 15th and early 16th centuries, including ceremonial robes, courtly attire, and armor. The cover shows the dolls in regal purple and gold medieval attire against a pale yellow background.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
32 pages
Edition
Original Trade Paperback Edition
Series
Dover Paper Dolls
Target Audience
Children and Adult Collectors; Ages 8 and up
Collector Information
Condition
Very Good. The cover shows slight edge wear but the colors are vibrant and there are no visible creases or markings. It appears to be un-cut/un-used.
Estimated Value
$10.00 - $20.00
Rarity
Uncommon. While Dover books were printed in large quantities, many were cut out and used. Mint, un-cut copies are becoming harder to find as the title is out of print.
Historical Significance
Tom Tierney was a legendary illustrator who revitalized the paper doll genre, known for meticulous research into fashion history. This book serves as a visual history of the Spanish Golden Age.
Collector Notes
The primary value driver for this book is its completeness. Collectors seek copies where none of the dolls or clothes have been cut out or punched. To preserve value, store flat in an acid-free sleeve to prevent yellowing of the paper and protect against corner dings.
Similar Books
Great Empresses and Queens Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney, Christopher Columbus Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney, Renaissance Fashions Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney
Notable Features
Includes detailed captions describing the historical context of each outfit. Illustrations are professionally rendered for historical accuracy.