Raggedy Ann's Lucky Pennies by Johnny Gruelle (1932 HC no DJ, 1^st Thus)

• Author & Illustrator:   John Barton ("Johnny") Gruelle (1880–1938)

• Publisher:   M. A. Donohue & Company Chicago, IL U.S.A. 1932

Raggedy Ann's Lucky Pennies is a lovely story of how a rag doll found a penny growing on a tree, that brought good luck. It did not seem that way at first, as Raggedy Ann and Andy, became involved with both true and false kings, queens, witches, knights, boys, and puppies. As it develops, shows how a mere penny can lead to happiness for many.

Pictorial Cover Bright Original Art of Raggedy Ann holding her lucky penny. Brilliantly colored and numerous illustrations (some full-page) are in beautiful condition and accompany the text (along with additional b&w illustrations). An adventure of Raggedy Ann, Andy and their friends published during the lifetime of Johnny Gruelle.

John Barton ("Johnny") Gruelle (1880–1938) was an American artist, political cartoonist, children's book author, comics authors, and illustrator, and songwriter. He is known as the creator of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy. Because of his young age at death (57) there were at least 7 stories in various stages of completion that would be published after his death by his family.

Hardcover has full color illustrated cloth boards with black cloth spine but no dust jacket. Edges of cover have worn through into the cardboard at corners and occasionally along sides. Interior has tightly sewn bindings, with no writing or markings. Book has had supervised reading by young readers.

• Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall 95pp.

• Condition: Good + Hardcover no DJ – 1^st Edition. Always privately owned.

Copyright 1932. Printed in the U.S.A. No edition/print-run info stated,. 1st edition assumed because this title is 6^th and last in Raggedy Ann titles for sale through this publisher. No ISBN, LCCN nor MSR.

Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.”  Booksellers needed some word to describe this...

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher.

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.

Acceptable – How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)

Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have

missing pages (you should ask).

Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.

1^st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1^st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1^st edition. A collector might desire this copy.

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