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Description:
Vintage Steiff Advertising Postcard, c. 1912, depicting a variety of Steiff plush animals including teddy bears, elephants, and monkeys in an outdoor camping scene, stamped "KNOPF OHR Steiff Original" in red ink to u.l. corner, (bumping to corners),3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.
Note: A copy of the book Advertising Art of Steiff: Teddy Bears and Playthings accompanies the lot. The postcard is illustrated on page 125.
Estimate $150-250
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