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RAGGEDY ANN IN THE MAGIC BOOK; The ORIGINAL Raggedy Ann Story / Written by Johnny Gruelle / Illustrated by his son Worth
by Gruelle, Johnny
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good +
- Seller
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Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
Indianapolis New York: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1961. Reprint. Pictorial boards. Good +. Gruelle, Johnny. Thin 8vo, pictorial boards with white lettering on red spine, artwork of seated Raggedy Ann and Andy on book lying in the midst of wee forest creatures, profusely illustrated in B&W & color (some full page) by Worth Gruelle, written by Johnny Gruelle, 90 pages + [2] "The Gruelle Ideal" Johnny Gruelle (1880 - 1938) was an American artist, political cartoonist, children's book and comics authors, illustrator, and storyteller. He is best known as the creator of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls, and as the author/illustrator of dozens of books. <br/> <br/> The First edition was published in 1939; this is a reprint from 1961.<br/> <br/> GOOD Plus CONDITION internally: clean, tight, bright copy.. Unfoxed unmarked pages and illustrations. A 3/8" letter "K" has been written on the upper corner of the pastedown. Rubbing around the edges and corners of the pictorial cover,
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- Bookseller
- Borg Antiquarian
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5346
- Title
- RAGGEDY ANN IN THE MAGIC BOOK; The ORIGINAL Raggedy Ann Story / Written by Johnny Gruelle / Illustrated by his son Worth
- Author
- Gruelle, Johnny
- Illustrator
- Gruelle, Johnny
- Format/Binding
- Pictorial boards
- Book Condition
- Used - Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Bobbs-Merrill Company
- Place of Publication
- Indianapolis New York
- Date Published
- 1961
- Keywords
- Illustrated, color, Raggedy Ann, dolls, toys, creation, rocking horse, cartoons
Terms of Sale
Borg Antiquarian
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Borg Antiquarian
Biblio member since 2015
Lake Forest, Illinois
About Borg Antiquarian
BorgAntiquarian (ABAA & ILAB) is a dealer long engaged in selling exceptional collectibles: rare and fine books, autographs and manuscripts, fine art and artifacts. We are generalists in Americana, English & American literature, plus selected authors & important figures (Dickens & Darwin; presidents & 'signers'; scientists & historical figures; Revolutionary & Civil War militaria).
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- Spine
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- First Edition
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- Reprint
- Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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