Four rare large Steiff advertising stamps, circa 1912 for the US market, featuring Dolly Bear, Golliwog, Roly-Poly Clown, dolls, dogs and others, each printed with ‘STEIFF TOYS - Button in Ear - BRAND - MARGARETE STEIFF Co - INVENTORS OF THE TEDDY - BEAR NEW YORK 16th STR.’, mounted on card —12in. (31cm.) wide

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