The TeddyBear Lovers Catalog by Theodore Menten - 1985

Jazz Information, 1940. Softcover. Very Good. August 23, 1940 issue of legendary "hot jazz" magazine Jazz Information. Vol. 2, No. 3. Contents include feature articles on Johnny Dodds (memorial), Floyd O'Brien and jazz classics. Also includes detailed reviews of new and classical jazz albums, notes on important collector's records (often obscure and rediscovered), news features on bands, jazz musicians of the day, etc., historical photos of performers and more. Scarce. 28 pp. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and lightly rusted staples. Published for only two years, JI was a non-commercial, color-blind magazine that gained acclaim for its focus on serious jazz for advanced enthusiasts rather than quasi-jazz, also for its unbiased, exceptionally informed articles and reviews. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Jazz Information, 1940. Softcover. Very Good. October 25, 1940 issue of legendary "hot jazz" magazine Jazz Information. Vol. 2, No. 7. Trombone player pictorial to cover. Contents include feature articles on Chicago jam sesssions, Cow Cow Davenport, Henry Allen, Jr. and jazz classics. Also includes detailed reviews of new and classical jazz albums, notes on important collector's records (often obscure and rediscovered), news features on bands, jazz musicians of the day, etc., historical photos of performers and more. Scarce. 24 pp. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and lightly rusted staples. Published for only two years, JI was a non-commercial, color-blind magazine that gained acclaim for its focus on serious jazz for advanced enthusiasts rather than quasi-jazz, also for its unbiased, exceptionally informed articles and reviews. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Octavo (8 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches) Oakland, California, early 20th century paper advertisement printed on coated stock folded once to form four panels printed on both sides, illustrated with halftone sepia photos of the interior rooms and a bird's-eye map on the back cover. Original, good condition (rubber stamp of Peck-Judah on one panel, not affecting contents).

Promoting Oakland and the Hotel Metropole, that burned down in 1918.

Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press, 1994. First printing. Inscribed to previous owner by the artist, with a flower sketch and dated 1994. As new in an as new dust jacket.. Signed by Artist. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. Illus. by Maryann Cocca-Leffler. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

The Manual Arts Press, 1921. Softcover. Like New. Sleeve of 16 different 9" x 6" Manual Arts Press professional shop plans printed on tracing paper ready for blueprinting. ca. 1921 variety of projects primarily in the historical Craftsman or Arts and Crafts school. See attached image for list. Valuable resource for exact replication of period pieces. Scarce. All plans like new in like new sleeve. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Jazz Information, 1940. Softcover. Very Good. August 23, 1940 issue of legendary "hot jazz" magazine Jazz Information. Vol. 2, No. 3. Contents include feature articles on Johnny Dodds (memorial), Floyd O'Brien and jazz classics. Also includes detailed reviews of new and classical jazz albums, notes on important collector's records (often obscure and rediscovered), news features on bands, jazz musicians of the day, etc., historical photos of performers and more. Scarce. 28 pp. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and lightly rusted staples. Published for only two years, JI was a non-commercial, color-blind magazine that gained acclaim for its focus on serious jazz for advanced enthusiasts rather than quasi-jazz, also for its unbiased, exceptionally informed articles and reviews. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Jazz Information, 1940. Softcover. Very Good. October 25, 1940 issue of legendary "hot jazz" magazine Jazz Information. Vol. 2, No. 7. Trombone player pictorial to cover. Contents include feature articles on Chicago jam sesssions, Cow Cow Davenport, Henry Allen, Jr. and jazz classics. Also includes detailed reviews of new and classical jazz albums, notes on important collector's records (often obscure and rediscovered), news features on bands, jazz musicians of the day, etc., historical photos of performers and more. Scarce. 24 pp. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and lightly rusted staples. Published for only two years, JI was a non-commercial, color-blind magazine that gained acclaim for its focus on serious jazz for advanced enthusiasts rather than quasi-jazz, also for its unbiased, exceptionally informed articles and reviews. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Octavo (8 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches) Oakland, California, early 20th century paper advertisement printed on coated stock folded once to form four panels printed on both sides, illustrated with halftone sepia photos of the interior rooms and a bird's-eye map on the back cover. Original, good condition (rubber stamp of Peck-Judah on one panel, not affecting contents).

Promoting Oakland and the Hotel Metropole, that burned down in 1918.

Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press, 1994. First printing. Inscribed to previous owner by the artist, with a flower sketch and dated 1994. As new in an as new dust jacket.. Signed by Artist. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. Illus. by Maryann Cocca-Leffler. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

The Manual Arts Press, 1921. Softcover. Like New. Sleeve of 16 different 9" x 6" Manual Arts Press professional shop plans printed on tracing paper ready for blueprinting. ca. 1921 variety of projects primarily in the historical Craftsman or Arts and Crafts school. See attached image for list. Valuable resource for exact replication of period pieces. Scarce. All plans like new in like new sleeve. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.