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Childs linen book, with a spine stitched in yellow. Soft toy, dismal desmond made in england by dean s rag book co in about 1930. The company used the childsplay ltd label until 1965 when childsplay ltd a division of deans from the 1950s, along with merton toys ltd became deans childsplay ltd. The bibliographic information is thorough, with detailed listings for each book, and photos of almost every dean s rag book published.
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The company used the childsplay toystrademark till 1965, when childsplay ltd. Old father time is a collectors bear by dean s rag book, he is in excellent condition and comes with his glasses, waistcoat and tag certificate. A1 toys, symbol of two dogs with a book, dean s rag book co. The books were virtually indestructible, as illustrated by dean s trademark showing a bulldog and a terrier fighting over a read more. Deans rag book horatio mohair bear 2005 special limited edition usd 395. Old father time collectors bear by dean s rag book this is another of my daughters extensive so if you can offer him a good home i would be so happy any questions please ask payment within two days of winning please. The deans rag book company limited the first 100 years 1903. Very good condition, dark brown in colour with ribbon and medallion around the neck. Instead it began its life as dean s rag book company, founded by henry dean in 1903, to make brightly colored rag books for children.
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An essential book for collectors of dean s teddy bears, dolls, toys, mickey mouse, golllies and rag books with a history of the company and details on production of the numerous products made since 1902. Deans rag book cherry pink bear centenary 1903 2003 usd 395. From their origins in london in 1903, deans have always been at the forefront of toy design and manufacture and were the first british company to produce teddy bears as early as 1915. Dean s founded in 1903, made many types of toys from rag books, for which they were initially famous, to beautifully crafted dolls, teddy bears and even mickey mouse and other characters. Buy dean s teddy bears and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. For a long while i have wanted to add another manufacturer to my steiff collection and this is perfect. Vintage dean s rag book doll golliwog cloth doll mr. Deans rag book collectors membership bear 2004 hampton no 2942 limited edition. Since 1988 deans have concentrated on producing just limited edition bears. Produced to commemorate the birth of the first polar bear at london zoo in 1949.