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Celebrate the origins of the delightful toy bears that have charmed adults and children around the world for more than a century. Here are stories and over 350 color photographs of some of the most important people, events, and bears that have contributed to Teddy's enormous popularity. Theodore Roosevelt, Seymour Eaton, Margarete Steiff, Peter Bull, and many others are featured with historical information about their importance to the bears

The ideal book for the collector and enthusiast. Includes material from the Steiff archives.

Devoted to Steiff, Linda Mullins' newest identification and price guide looks at the oldest and most famous of all bear-makers. Producing plush animals since 1902, Steiff is clearly the leader in desirability and value because of its impeccable quality and craftsmanship. Collectors of Steiff will enjoy the 350 beautiful photographs of their favourite Steiff animals, and find the secondary market price guide to be accurate and informative. This book contains bears and other Steiff animals from 1904 to the present line of 2001. In addition, there are guidelines for buying and selling, and tips for identifying your Steiff animal. Museum replicas, special and limited edition Steiff, along with Walt Disney World convention bears and Steiff collector's club special edition animals are part of this all-encompassing guide which Steiff collectors will relish. Important milestones, bears and animals in Steiff's history are showcased. Linda Mullins, known as the Ambassador to the Teddy Bear world, authors yet another satisfying and complete book for collectors.

A biography of the German toy maker, stricken during childhood by polio, whose company became famous for its teddy bears.

This encyclopedia brings the art of arctophily (teddy bear collecting) up to date. This edition adds 24 important antique and new bears to the more than 500 rare, familiar, classic and modern bears. Photos.

Covers different facets of the world of teddy bears, paying particular attention to collecting, listing major manufacturers, identifying traits, and approximate value, with advice on bear care and restoration, and anecdotes and biographies of some famous stuffed bruins.

The colorful history of the teddy bear from its pre-Roosevelt days to the present is traced and presented with detailed photographs to exemplify the changes that teddy has overcome. Includes a section on bears manufactured from such renowned companies such as Ideal, Steiff and Horsman. Also includes a charming jointed teddy bear pattern so you too can make a bear that is recorded in history!

Expert Australian teddy bear maker Jennifer Laing shows you her techniques for sewing the world's most huggable bears. This is a book for those of you who have tried the commercial patterns, have caught the bear making 'bug' and are now wanting to take that next step -- the most exciting one of all. Designing and creating your own teddy bears can bring magic into our life.

A charming history of the nation's favourite toy, from its conception to today's collectibles.