Bringing together the expertise of the world's greatest auction house and the knowledge of one of the world's leading teddy bear specialists, 'Christie's Century of Teddy Bears' celebrates the one hundredth birthday of the bear, tracing its ascent from humble nursery companion to highly sought after collectors' item. Featuring the histories of the most important bear manufacturers from around the world, including Steiff, Ideal, Chad Valley, Bing, Schuco and Merrythought, this book also relates the endearing stories of ...
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Bringing together the expertise of the world's greatest auction house and the knowledge of one of the world's leading teddy bear specialists, 'Christie's Century of Teddy Bears' celebrates the one hundredth birthday of the bear, tracing its ascent from humble nursery companion to highly sought after collectors' item. Featuring the histories of the most important bear manufacturers from around the world, including Steiff, Ideal, Chad Valley, Bing, Schuco and Merrythought, this book also relates the endearing stories of individual bears. These include Teddy Girl, who achieved a world record breaking price at auction as a result of her alluring looks and experiences during both world wars, and Donald Campbell's Mr Whoppit who accompanied him in the Bluebird on his last fateful attempt at the world speed record. Special illustrated features examine the teddy at war, literary, media and novelty bears, and there is a comprehensive section of tips for collectors. Superbly illustrated with images from the Christie's archives and private collections, 'Christie's Century of Teddy Bears' is an authoritative history and guide, and essential gift for anyone who has ever loved a teddy bear.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Normal edgewear o/w contents are clean---a comprehensive history of teddy bears with some wonderful pictures.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Book. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Tan paper covered boards, lettered in silver foil. As issued. 192 pp., illus. w/ color photographs. Color pictorial dust jacket essentially as issued, now in mylar. First edition w/ complete number line.
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Color photos. VG in VG DJ. Since its invention in 1902, the teddy bear has captured the hearts and imaginations of all who have crossed its path. From the classic designs to period pieces and one-of-a-kinds, teddy bears are cherished by their owners and families, sometimes for generations, and eagerly sought by a growing number of international collectors.
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