This series is considered to be the standard reference among collectors of teddy bears and Steiff collectibles. Each book contains hundreds of full-color examples, loads of information, complete descriptions, and collector values. Over 500 photos are included in this first series with hundreds of bears and animals from 1903-1980. 2000 values. REVIEW: This book continues to be a proven seller and is reprinted with updated values. It provides an excellent overview of postcard collecting, with the work of many different artists shown, some publishers, and other categories. Categories include Christmas, Indians, World War I, Advertising, Harrison Fisher, Novelty, Blacks, and Political.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not for Steiff Collectors,
By "beaniemanuk" (Northampton, Northamptonshire England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Teddy Bears and Steiff Animals (Teddy Bears & Steiff Animals, Second Series) (Paperback)
Firstly are you a Steiff or TeddyBear in general collector. If the answer is Steiff this book will have no use to you. The first seven pages are informative but after that it is packed full of colour pictures obtained from peoples personal collectons. It is more like a photo album of bears, although saying this, the pictures are of excellent quality. If you want to check the value of a bear pictured you have to look up the page number at the back of the book and find the relevant item. I have 15 Steiff Bears and not one of them were listed, I have looked through this book 3-4 times and all in all I am dissapointed in it. I will place it in the book cabinet and probably never look at it again.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic reference,
By "trackers@pacbell.net" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Teddy Bears and Steiff Animals: First Series (Paperback)
This is a nicely organized book chock-full of great pictures. It begins with a brief history of the teddy bear, conservation tips, and guidelines on what to look for when investing in a bear. It moves on to discuss Steiff dolls and animals with guidelines for evaluating Steiff dolls/animals for purchase or sale. The book covers miniature bears, Teddy Bears before 1940, Teddy Bears from 1940-1980, contemporary Teddy Bears (as of 1984), artist bears, Teddy Bear related items, Steiff Dolls, Steiff Animals before 1940, and Steiff Animals from 1940-1984. Hundreds of items are photographed and described in detail with notations on what adds value and/or is rare. Even though the first edition came out eighteen years ago, it still remains a classic reference/guide and it is updated every few years.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not an encyclopedic reference,
By Nom DePlume (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teddy Bears and Steiff Animals: First Series (Paperback)
If you are looking for an encyclopedic reference to the Steiff line of animals and bears, this is not for you, so that's why 3 stars. The title is a little misleading. As others have noted, it's more of a photo book of other peoples collection pieces, with a little general info front matter thrown in. It's particularly weak on identification of pre-1940 animals.
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The best loved toy of all time was named after Theodore Roosevelt (President of the United States, 1901-1909). Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
twisted floss nose, floss claws, airbrushed markings, gold mohair, black floss nose, brown plastic eyes, trevira velvet, wire jointed limbs, open felt mouth, raised script button, script ear button, twill nose, straw stuffed head, paper chest tag, set shoe button eyes, amber glass eyes, green plastic eyes, mohair pads, nylon whiskers, mohair head, cardboard innersoles, inset snout, synthetic plush, floss mouth, jointed head Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Courtesy Dee Hockenberry, Courtesy Kirk Stines, Courtesy Jane, Courtesy Wanda Loukides, Courtesy Rosemary Moran, Courtesy John, Courtesy Peggy Young, Courtesy Roberta Viscusi, Hobby Center Toys, New York, Courtesy Chris, Courtesy Beth Savino, Courtesy Kay Bransky, Margarete Steiff, Courtesy Robin Lowe, Courtesy Dot Franklin, Courtesy Jessie, Original Teddy, Courtesy Bill Gardner, Courtesy Claudia Shotwell, Courtesy Joanna Brunken, Courtesy Kelly Tidwell, Courtesy Sammie Chambliss, Teddy Baby, Zone Germany New!
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The best loved toy of all time was named after Theodore Roosevelt (President of the United States, 1901-1909). Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
twisted floss nose, floss claws, airbrushed markings, gold mohair, black floss nose, brown plastic eyes, trevira velvet, wire jointed limbs, open felt mouth, raised script button, script ear button, twill nose, straw stuffed head, paper chest tag, set shoe button eyes, amber glass eyes, green plastic eyes, mohair pads, nylon whiskers, mohair head, cardboard innersoles, inset snout, synthetic plush, floss mouth, jointed head Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Courtesy Dee Hockenberry, Courtesy Kirk Stines, Courtesy Jane, Courtesy Wanda Loukides, Courtesy Rosemary Moran, Courtesy John, Courtesy Peggy Young, Courtesy Roberta Viscusi, Hobby Center Toys, New York, Courtesy Chris, Courtesy Beth Savino, Courtesy Kay Bransky, Margarete Steiff, Courtesy Robin Lowe, Courtesy Dot Franklin, Courtesy Jessie, Original Teddy, Courtesy Bill Gardner, Courtesy Claudia Shotwell, Courtesy Joanna Brunken, Courtesy Kelly Tidwell, Courtesy Sammie Chambliss, Teddy Baby, Zone Germany New!
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- Teddy Bears (Collectibles) by Robert Young on page 4, page 8 (1), and page 8 (2)
- Teddy Bears by Consumer Guide on page 4, and Back Matter
- The Lonely Doll by Dare Wright on page 8, and page 104
- The Jungle Book (Disney The Jungle Book) (Little Golden Book) by RH Disney on page 123
- Krazy Kat Journal (Dhorse Deluxe Journals) by George Herriman on page 120
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