| The Big Bear Book Contributor(s): Hockenberry, Dee (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764301233 ISBN-13: 9780764301230 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 1997 Annotation: Over 400 super appealing toy bears by makers the world over, including manufacturers Steiff, Bing, Schuco, Hermann, Gabrielle, Ideal, Knickerbocker, Farnell, Chad Valley...and talented individual makers. Hockenberry points you to the leading public collections in England, Europe, and the U. S. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Teddy Bears & Stuffed Animals |
| Dewey: 688.724 |
| LCCN: 96020447 |
| Series: Schiffer Military/Aviation History |
| Physical Information: 0.92" H x 8.79" W x 11.3" (2.60 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This treasury contains all you ever wanted to know about amusing bear love, those charming toy bears, and some of the most famous bear makers over the years. Today, toy bears continue to enchant people of all ages as they have since the beginning of this century. The book celebrates over 400 of the most appealing toy bears and their makers the world over (including manufacturers Steiff, Bing, Schuco, Hermann, Gabrielle, Ideal, Knickerbocker, Farnell, Chad Valley...and talented individual makers found everywhere). Author Dee Hockenberry points you to the leading public collections in England, Europe, and the United States and guides you to find other enthusiasts at bear shows, conventions, and private shops. She defines and explains their components and terminology and comments on their values, including price ranges (some quite hefty ) as part of her detailed captions. |