Raggedy Ann's Lucky Pennies

Gruelle, Johnny

Published by M. A. Donohue & Company, Chicago, IL U.S.A., 1932

About this Item

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

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Raggedy Ann's Lucky Pennies
• Publisher: M. A. Donohue & Company, Chicago, IL U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1932
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Gruelle, Johnny
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good+
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 13 ounces