non fiction teddy bear books - used
1. 3rd teddy bear & friends price guide (bears, rabbits dogs & more) by helen sieverling aud$7.00
This is a wonderful resource book for finding out about your bears and friends.
Circa 1990.
Published by Hobby House, Cumberland, Maryland USA.
207 pages - lots of pictures some coloured, more black and white.
Soft cover
20cm x 13cm approx.
Circa 1990.
Published by Hobby House, Cumberland, Maryland USA.
207 pages - lots of pictures some coloured, more black and white.
Soft cover
20cm x 13cm approx.
2. australian doll digest presents teddy bears on parade down under by jacki brooks aud$20.00
This book was published by Jacki Brooks who founded the Australian Doll Digest magazine in 1986.
It is a valuable and loved resource book for all bear collectors and lovers.
There is 200 pages of bears and bear related items that are more readily found here in Australia. This book is now out of print.
Soft cover book
20cm x 14 cm approx.
Loose leaf photocopy page of the bear valuations on that era in 1990 for the bears throughout the book.
It is a valuable and loved resource book for all bear collectors and lovers.
There is 200 pages of bears and bear related items that are more readily found here in Australia. This book is now out of print.
Soft cover book
20cm x 14 cm approx.
Loose leaf photocopy page of the bear valuations on that era in 1990 for the bears throughout the book.
3. TEDDY BEARS - THE NEW COMPACT STUDY GUIDE AND IDENTIFIER BY MARGARET AND GERRY GREY. AUD$7.00
Hard cover book with dust cover.
14cm x 20cm approx
80 pages
c1996
A Quintet Book published by New Burlington Books, London.
Identifying Teddy Bears offers an introduction to these much loved toys, tracing their evolution from the very first bear to modern day production. Each one is described in full, with colour photographs, offering key information on manufacturer, distinguishing marks and unique characteristics.
Appears almost brand new.
14cm x 20cm approx
80 pages
c1996
A Quintet Book published by New Burlington Books, London.
Identifying Teddy Bears offers an introduction to these much loved toys, tracing their evolution from the very first bear to modern day production. Each one is described in full, with colour photographs, offering key information on manufacturer, distinguishing marks and unique characteristics.
Appears almost brand new.
4. Country living - country bears aud$5.00
Copyright c 1991 by The Hearst Corporation.
Hard cover book with its own cardboard slip on cover.
16.50cm x 16.50cm
95 pages.
more than 70 photographs
It features bears in all shapes and sizes as well as practical advice on displaying, collecting and caring for your own favourite bears.
Hard cover book with its own cardboard slip on cover.
16.50cm x 16.50cm
95 pages.
more than 70 photographs
It features bears in all shapes and sizes as well as practical advice on displaying, collecting and caring for your own favourite bears.
5. the centennial edition volume 3 - the teddy bear companion by dee hockenberry aud$20.00
More than 600 detailed photographs from a century of collectibles.
Published 2002 by Primedia Enthusiast Publications Harrisburg PA USA
The teddy bear has hit a milestone- 100 years as the world's best loved toy. "The Teddy Bear Companion The Centennial Edition, Volume III, is the most comprehensive up to date price guide (of the time) for all collectors of teddy bears and their collectible plus friends.
It also provides an historical perspective on the history of the teddy bear industry as well as descriptions and values of over 600 bears and soft toys.
eg. Steiff
Schuco
271 pages
21cm x 14cm approx
appears almost like new
Published 2002 by Primedia Enthusiast Publications Harrisburg PA USA
The teddy bear has hit a milestone- 100 years as the world's best loved toy. "The Teddy Bear Companion The Centennial Edition, Volume III, is the most comprehensive up to date price guide (of the time) for all collectors of teddy bears and their collectible plus friends.
It also provides an historical perspective on the history of the teddy bear industry as well as descriptions and values of over 600 bears and soft toys.
eg. Steiff
Schuco
271 pages
21cm x 14cm approx
appears almost like new
6. australian bear creations magazine volume 10 no. 1 aud $4.00
8 inspiring projects to make.
Plus feature articles,basic bear making techniques, two great Teddy outfits, latest Auction News.
Insert Bear pattern sheet still attached.
circa 2004
Plus feature articles,basic bear making techniques, two great Teddy outfits, latest Auction News.
Insert Bear pattern sheet still attached.
circa 2004
7. australian bear creations magazine volume 9 no. 5 aud$4.00
8 inspiring projects to make
Plus bonus bear pattern sheet insert still attached
Bear making tips
Artist profiles
Sewing trapunto paws
circa 2003
Plus bonus bear pattern sheet insert still attached
Bear making tips
Artist profiles
Sewing trapunto paws
circa 2003
8. australian bear creations magazine volume 9 no. 4 aud$4.00
8 great new projects to make
Take a trip Down Memory Lane and see Bear Artists which have been featured in previous publications.
See highlights of the Melbourne Teddy Event.
Amber the Panda pattern insert still attached.
Take a trip Down Memory Lane and see Bear Artists which have been featured in previous publications.
See highlights of the Melbourne Teddy Event.
Amber the Panda pattern insert still attached.
9. plaids paint & paper collection magazine "bear in mind" ornaments by darlene & art thompson aud$4.00
11 whimsical teddy bear paper figures to make
. only paper and paint needed to make these charming figures
.easy to make and fun to paint.
.step by step instructions.
.full size patterns
printed in USA
approx 27cm x 21cm
23 pages
. only paper and paint needed to make these charming figures
.easy to make and fun to paint.
.step by step instructions.
.full size patterns
printed in USA
approx 27cm x 21cm
23 pages
TEDDY BEAR REFERENCE BOOK TEDDY BEARS BY JUDY SPARROW PEDIGREE MERRYTHOUGHT AUD$3.99
TEDDY BEAR REFERENCE BOOK
"TEDDY BEAR"
BY JUDY SPARROW
This book is in excellent condition and has lots of information about bears in it.
The contects are:
Introduction
Pre World 1 bears
Bears between the wars
Bears since the war
Novelty and Mechanical bears
Bear collecting today
Places to see bears
Acknowledgments.
This book is a first edition and was printed in 1993 by Bison Books in Hong Kong.
"TEDDY BEAR"
BY JUDY SPARROW
This book is in excellent condition and has lots of information about bears in it.
The contects are:
Introduction
Pre World 1 bears
Bears between the wars
Bears since the war
Novelty and Mechanical bears
Bear collecting today
Places to see bears
Acknowledgments.
This book is a first edition and was printed in 1993 by Bison Books in Hong Kong.
TEDDY BEAR REFERENCE BOOK IN PRAISE OF TEDDY BEARS
PHILIPPA & PETER WARING aud$7.99
TEDDY BEAR REFERENCE BOOK
"IN PRAISE OF TEDDY BEARS"
BY PHILIPPA & PETER WARING
This book is in excellent condition and has lots of information about bears in it.
It is an illustrated survey of Teddy's history, a scrapbook of his attainments, and an intimate photograph album.
It is an A-Z of the most famous bears in the world, a compendium of the record breakers, and a revelation about Teddy exerts such a fantastic appeal.
It is illustrated in black and white and colour.
This book is a first edition and was printed in 1980 by Souvenir Press in
Great Britain.
The dust cover has been covered with plastic and backed with brown paper to keep it in good condition by a previous owner.
27x21
HARDBOOK WITH DUST COVER
"IN PRAISE OF TEDDY BEARS"
BY PHILIPPA & PETER WARING
This book is in excellent condition and has lots of information about bears in it.
It is an illustrated survey of Teddy's history, a scrapbook of his attainments, and an intimate photograph album.
It is an A-Z of the most famous bears in the world, a compendium of the record breakers, and a revelation about Teddy exerts such a fantastic appeal.
It is illustrated in black and white and colour.
This book is a first edition and was printed in 1980 by Souvenir Press in
Great Britain.
The dust cover has been covered with plastic and backed with brown paper to keep it in good condition by a previous owner.
27x21
HARDBOOK WITH DUST COVER
BOOK BEAR LAND A COLLECTION OF OVER 500 TEDDY BEARS DEBORAH STRATTON STEIFF aud$10.99
BEAR REFERENCE BOOK
BEAR LAND - A COLLECTION OF OVER 500 TEDDY BEARS
by Deboraah Stratton
introduction by Michael Bond
This book begins with the history of the teddy bear from its inspiration, Teddy Roosevelt, to its emergence as a soft, furry toy through the genious of the German company, Steiff. There is a section on how teddy bears are made, followed by a visit to some of the most imaginative and talented bear makers and bear artists.
Bearland itself is populated by almost as many types of bears as there are humans. They come in different colours, shapes and sizes. Sometimes they are attrattively costumed, prepared to climb mountains, cook meals or go to parties.
Over 200 photos of bears from Britain, Europe and America.
30cm x22cm
96 pages
Hard cover book with dust cover
(some curling to top edge of dust cover) .
BEAR LAND - A COLLECTION OF OVER 500 TEDDY BEARS
by Deboraah Stratton
introduction by Michael Bond
This book begins with the history of the teddy bear from its inspiration, Teddy Roosevelt, to its emergence as a soft, furry toy through the genious of the German company, Steiff. There is a section on how teddy bears are made, followed by a visit to some of the most imaginative and talented bear makers and bear artists.
Bearland itself is populated by almost as many types of bears as there are humans. They come in different colours, shapes and sizes. Sometimes they are attrattively costumed, prepared to climb mountains, cook meals or go to parties.
Over 200 photos of bears from Britain, Europe and America.
30cm x22cm
96 pages
Hard cover book with dust cover
(some curling to top edge of dust cover) .
