Exception is a small area appx 4x8 inches of very neat watercoloring to the first page beyond the title page the image of a small blondhaired doll or child in the background behind raggedy ann painted yellow curls and a blue dress, this near the book s gutter, so actually hard to spot. Raggedy anns magical wishes hardcover january 1, 1928 by johnny gruelle author. Vintage raggedy ann and andy raggedy land gift shop. Johnny gruelle has 182 books on goodreads with 15506 ratings. This fun book provides a valuable guide to the collector as well as the dealer. Several books on raggedy ann and andy dolls have price lists, such as the raggedy ann and andy family album by susan ann garrison 1. See more ideas about raggedy ann and andy, raggedy ann, raggedy. Apr 11, 2018 these are vintage 1980s to 2000s raggedy ann dolls.
Whether to satisfy your own nostalgia, to present as a gift for a child to enjoy, or to build a collection, its good to know how to identify and select antique and vintage raggedy ann and andy dolls produced before 1970. Gruelle received us patent d47789 for his raggedy ann doll on september 7, 1915. Raggedy ann and andy books by johnny gruelle from the 1920. Raggedy ann is a fictional character created by american writer johnny gruelle 18801938 in a series of books he wrote and illustrated for young children. This book is about raggedy ann and some other unmemorable dolls hanging out in a little girls nursery. The best deals on contemporary 1970now, vintage pre1970. They are not accurate beyond the date that they are published, as prices and values of dolls fluctuate daily. No tears, rips, stains, etc, a bright and colorful edition. Nov 10, 2016 over 100 years ago back in 1915, raggedy ann was first patented and released by johnny gruelle, a now famous cartoonist, illustrator, and author. Raggedy ann and andy 1946 dell 1st series comic books. Raggedy anns 100 years as one of americas most famous dolls. Raggedy ann is a rag doll with red yarn for hair and has a triangle nose.
Books by johnny gruelle author of raggedy ann stories. Vintage raggedy ann dolls celebrating 100 years of love. Now a new generation can share in the funfilled adventures thanks to this reissue, which appears just like it did when it was first released some 84 years ago. Raggedy ann stories 1918, written and illustrated by johnny. A buyers guide to pre1970 vintage raggedy ann and andy dolls. I have 4 porcelain raggedy ann and andy dolls, 2 of them are baby raggedy s. John barton gruelle december 24, 1880 january 9, 1938 was an american artist, political cartoonist, childrens book and comics authors, illustrator, and storyteller. Raggedy andys number book scarce childrens book by johnny. Raggedy ann has captured the imaginations of millions of readers since first appearing in print in the early 1900s.
The bliff, egbert elephant art by dan noonan, the brownies submarine adventure art by walt kelly, 9 pages, a play for halloween, and billy and bonny bee, plus animal mother goose by kelly 2 pages. Usually between 1984 to 1991 modern 1992 to current. More than just a doll, raggedy ann and later her brother, raggedy andy were put into a multitude of stories written by gruelle and became extremely well known characters th. Sep 08, 2015 in 1920, gruelle gave ann a jauntily dressed brother, raggedy andy, introduced in raggedy andy stories. Extremely well made, no parts to come off and cause choking, the medium size is perfect for the toddler to carry around and play with and for the young infant the dolls would decorate the nursery. Huge sentimental value to me, cant ever see parting with them. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition. The dolls are created exactly the same and dont have any visible distinctions except their clothing. Over 1,200 fullcolor photos are brought together with facts, sizes, dates and current collector values of raggedy ann and andy dolls. Please fill out the following form to report a missing variant issue from the database.
It contains 44 pages with large print and color illustrations on each page. Raggedy ann is a rag doll with red yarn for hair and a triangle nose. In this, as well as in gruelles subsequent raggedy books, the literary marcella would be a recurring character, along with raggedy ann and andy. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Gruelle went on to publish many more books chronicling raggedy ann, her brother raggedy andy, and their many friends. Original art ltd ed celunsigned 1970now age collectible. A sequel to the first book, raggedy andy stories 1920, introduced the character of her brother, raggedy andy, a vintage doll dressed in sailor suit and hat. Gruelle wrote and illustrated a series of books until his death in 1938. Raggedy andy stories and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Compare your doll to other dolls and prices from antique dealers.
Johnny gruelles first collection of stories featuring raggedy ann was. Raggedy ann and andy books by johnny gruelle from the 1920s. Naming it raggedy ann after two poems by his friend james whitcomb riley, the raggedy man and orphan annie, he made up a series of stories around this character to entertain his only child, who loved to spend hours playing dolls. Raggedy ann stories by johnny gruelle, paperback barnes.
The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. Do not attempt to clean dolls or doll clothes older than 50 years. Worth, on illustrations for some of his later books such as. The inside story of raggedy ann, who turns 100 years old this. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.
When the other dollies discovered raggedy ann sitting there, running her rag hands through her yarn hair, they knew she was thinking. The books continued, introducing new toys such as the camel with the wrinkled knees and the paper dragon, for the next decade and a half. The character was created in 1915 as a doll, and was introduced to the public in the 1918 book raggedy ann stories. Vintage raggedy ann and andy dish set vintage childrens dish set raggedy ann plates and bowl with blue plastic cup 1969 oneida deluxe myvintagepoint 5 out of. These lists can give you details and clues as to what your doll might be worth. From her playmate raggedy andy and the camel with wrinkled knees to beloved belindy and uncle clem, all the characters ended up being immortalized in rag doll form. If this is a regular missing issue, please use the. See more ideas about raggedy ann and andy, raggedy ann and dolls. Raggedy ann cottage dolls hand painted shoes and faces feet point sideways. Johnny gruelle eventually created over forty raggedy ann and andy books. If you want to try selling your book yourself, i highly recommend checking out etsy, barnes and nobles marketplace and amazon.
It was his grandchildren who began marketing ann and andy in earnest. Aurora raggedy ann classic 16 raggedy andy classic. Dates shown in the books are written in roman numerals, ranging from 1920 raggedy andy stories to 1930 raggedy ann in the deep, deep woods and the rest inbetween. Raggedy ann is a character created by american writer johnny gruelle 18801938 that appeared in a series of books he wrote and illustrated for young children.
In fact, by christmas, 1918, the world was introduced to raggedy ann and raggedy ann stories. Four different companies produced the duo of dolls from 1934 through 2012, when current. Raggedy ann and andy by johnny gruelle nook book ebook. Major topics range from accessories, banks, books, ceramics to playsets, dolls, holidays and music boxes. Raggedy andy number puzzles 14 puzzles for learning number sense and skip counting created from classic raggedy andy book art. Values of raggedy ann and andy free comic book values. Gold key back to raggedy ann and andy december 1971 volume 1 usa 7 owned. See more ideas about raggedy ann, raggedy ann and andy and doll clothes. Two years after the publication of the first raggedy ann book, gruelle introduced raggedy anns. Make offer original cell limited edition 1 of 1 the adventures of raggedy ann and andy coa.
There are a number of collectors that deal in books. But more than that, these books convey values of kindliness, compassion and the. Raggedy ann drew away from the others and sat down on the foor. Youll definitely get a higher value by selling it yourself. The original adventures of raggedy ann and raggedy andy rh value publishing on.
Raggedy andy stories 1920 raggedy ann and andy and the camel with. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. An inside look at dolls from raggedy ann to barbie camelot world series, busy days with raggedy ann and andy, and several more. Raggedy ann and andy and the camel with the wrinkled knees pop up story book. Raggedy ann was a character in a series of childrens books, raggedy ann stories. How raggedy ann got her candy heart story book hardback. In 1929, johnny gruelle even gave marcella her own volume of tales, entitled marcella. Couple pieces missing but artist has colored those pieces so exactly that you cant see where they are unless you search for them. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to. Make sure to read the sweetcreepy preface, which talks about how the little girl marcela was a real person and died horribly young, so her dad decided to write a bunch of stories about a fantasyland version of her childhood.
Other early names to look for on raggedy ann dolls are mollyes doll outfitters and georgene novelties. A beautiful 232 page reference work featuring more than 1,200 full color, sharp, large photos of every type of raggedy ann collectible. Raggedy andy simple puzzles a set of 15 different puzzles made from vintage raggedy ann and andy pictures ranging in size from 4piece to 16piece layouts. The raggedy ann and andy book series by multiple authors includes books raggedy ann and the birthday surprise, dolls. I ordered the raggedy ann and raggedy andy doll in the medium size as gifts for a new grandchild. Gruelle also contributed cartoons and illustrations to. Raggedy ann and andys alphabet and numbers 1972 johnny gruelle. Apr 18, 2017 go to the library and research raggedy ann and andy books 1 2. How to find out if my raggedy ann doll is worth money. Sep 22, 2015 raggedy ann has endeared herself to young readers for a century both as a rag doll toy with button eyes and red yarn hair and as the character of a bounty of stories by the late johnny gruelle. The world of raggedy ann collectibles features the many variety of dolls as well as banks, books, playsets, games, lamps, music facts, sizes, dates, and current values.
These belonged to my mother who, as a child, fondly remembers her mother reading the books to her. A raggedy ann story 1929 raggedy ann in the deep deep woods 1930. Raggedy ann stories, his book explaining her origins and introducing raggedy ann and her friends to the world, was published in 1918 and both the book and doll were great commercial successes. Introducing the little rag brother of raggedy ann, in 1920, and from then on, andy was part of the cast. Buy online, view images and see past prices for johnny gruelle wooden willie childs book. Wonderful raggedy anns book by joyce gerardi rinehart. Raggedy ann and andy collection limited edition dolls. Johnny gruelles most popular book is raggedy ann stories. Raggedy ann is a fictional character created by john barton johnny gruelle 1880 1938, a comic strip writer and artist. Johnny gruelle biography johnny gruelle biography and list of works johnny gruelle books covid19 update may 10, 2020. The original adventures of raggedy ann and raggedy andy. Rag0325j raggedy dogs bone, raggedy ann and andy book, 1988 rag0325j this listing is for the hard cover book, raggedy dogs bone, volume 10 in raggedy ann and andy s growandlearn library. The raggedy ann and andy dolls are based on characters from an early 1900s book series. Raggedy annandy collectors and sellers public group.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Raggedy andy stories 1920 raggedy ann and andy and the camel with the wrinkled knees 1924 wooden willie 1927 raggedy anns fairy stories 1928 raggedy anns magical wishes 1928 marcella. Gruelle created a host of characters to keep raggedy ann company in his books. Volland brought out the second raggedy ann book, raggedy andy stories. Printed on linen this copy has name written in pencil on inside front cover, some very minor rubbing appropriate for its age.
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