By Jurgen and Marianne Cieslik. Working from the original German archives of Steiff, the respected researchers have written the authoritative book on the maker of, arguably, the world’s most famous teddy bear and animal maker. A must-have for the Steiff c
By Edith and Johan Koskinen. The avid collector will want two copies of this book. One for handy on-the-road reference at shows and auctions. A second for research and identification in your home library. Over 400 objects from the German firm are included
By Marianne and Jurgen Cieslik. Few collectors will dispute Germany's historical preeminence in teddy bear production. So this guide to over 250 German bear manufacturers is long overdue. Collectors will find the historical stories fascinating. And they'll be delighted to identify obscure bears in their collections. Identification is made possible by original catalog photographs and descriptions along with useful index of trademarks and symbols. 9" x 11". Hard bound. 239 pages. 423 colMore...
By Edith and Johan Koskinen. A handy identification and value guide to nine of the most popular German teddy bear makers including Craemer, Hermann, Clemens, Bing, Schuco and Stieff. Plus sections on mystery bears, promotional bears and mechanical bears.
By Cynthia Gaskill. Two hundred vintage teddie bears, 1906-1950, from German, American and English teddy makers. Featuring beautiful color photographs of each with detailed views and complete descriptions, plus value guide. Softbound, 68 pages.