This encyclopedia brings the art of arctophily (teddy bear collecting) up to date. This edition adds 24 important antique and new bears to the more than 500 rar

Charts the evolution of teddy bears, from the first Steiff bear to the modern Merrythought bear. An in-depth catalogue section, organized chronologically by des

Provides an in depth report on America's favourite collectible. The form of the collectible bear is also illustrated with chapters on teddy bear figurines, adve

The colorful history of the teddy bear from its pre-Roosevelt days to the present is traced and presented with detailed photographs to exemplify the changes tha