Vintage raggedy ann hardback book is in good plus to. Introducing the little rag brother of raggedy ann by johnny gruelle and kim gruelle sep 30, 1993 4. Gruelle also contributed cartoons and illustrations to at. Johnny gruelle considered raggedy ann to be more than a simple rag toy, so when he imbued the storybook character with traits such as kindness, trustworthiness, and spunk, he also gave her a sweet candy heart. A sequel, raggedy andy stories 1920 introduced the character of her brother, raggedy andy, dressed in sailor suit. Mollyes manufactured these dolls from 1935 to 1938, and then georgene took over from 1938 to 1963.
This book is about raggedy ann and some other unmemorable dolls hanging out in a little girls nursery. Cleaning an old raggedy ann doll association for library. It has been stated that this is one of the most unusual cases of a possessed object on record. This is a very early raggedy ann example coveted by many ardent doll collectors. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The earliest raggedy ann dolls documented were offered by the p.
You might look in the yellow pages to see if theres a rare book dealer in your area and call them up and ask them if they do appraisals or know someone who does. The old fashioned raggedy ann and andy abc book book of the raggedy ann. A buyers guide to pre1970 vintage raggedy ann and andy dolls. The raggedy ann character was ed in 1915 by johnny gruelle, a commercial artist. The introduction of the cottage raggedy ann which was modeled after gruelles book illustrations was timed to coinside with the fall 1918 publication of raggedy ann stories. Unfollow raggedy ann gruelle book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Get the best deals on raggedy ann book when you shop the largest online selection at. Find the complete raggedy ann and andy book series listed in order.
Vintage 1940s50s original raggedy ann doll lot w antique beloved belindy book. So id guess if your raggedy ann books are first editions theyre worth quite a bit. Vintage raggedy ann dolls celebrating 100 years of love. Sizes of raggedy ann and andy dolls range from miniature under 6 to 48 and up. The inside story of raggedy ann, who turns 100 years old. A doll was also marketed along with the book to great success. 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. Vintage raggedy ann book from the 1940s, raggedy ann and the. However, classic, standard sizes of the dolls are from 15 to 18. Antique copyright date 1918 raggedy ann book apr 18. Raggedy ann in cookie land by johnny gruelle, 1960, illustrated childrens book, vintage books, rag doll, red hair, raggedy ann books, 60s onestopsteamshoppe 5 out of 5.
Raggedy ann s alphabet book 1925 by johnny gruelle illustrated great condition. The early volland raggedy ann dolls have candy hearts which are placed inside the doll itself, and then later on, they used wooden hearts. Raggedy ann s alphabet book written and illustrated by johnny gruelle. Raggedy ann is a rag doll with red yarn for hair and a triangle nose. Antique treasures llc dba greenwich auction makes no guarantees to the exact weights, measurements, karats, carat weight, makers, artists, materials, age, etc. Raggedy ann andy dolls w books applause 1918 1920 volland antique reproduction. Sold 2 flatsy ann 3 raggedy ann cologne doll with cologne still in it.
The best deals on contemporary 1970now, vintage pre1970. 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. See more ideas about raggedy ann, raggedy ann and andy and dolls. Feb 8, 2019 honoring 100 years of raggedy ann 19152015. Up for auction is this antique 1819 raggedy andy cloth doll marked raggedy ann and raggedy andy dolls manufactured by molly es doll outfitters.
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. May 18, 2016 vintage raggedy ann book from the 1940s, raggedy ann and the hoppy toad, paperback story book, perks publishing. 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. The character was created in 1915 as a doll, and was introduced to the public in. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. In 1920, gruelle gave ann a jauntily dressed brother, raggedy andy, introduced in raggedy andy stories. While gruelle took out a patent on the design of the first raggedy ann doll in 1915, it wasnt until three years later, in 1918 when the first raggedy ann book. And raggedy ann has a painted face, which is a rarer face. Johnny gruelle eventually created over forty raggedy ann and andy books, all capturing his unique version of childhood. How much do you think old raggedy anne books are worth. In 1970 a mother, doting on her only daughter, purchased a raggedy ann doll from an antique store. 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.
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. 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 andys growandlearn library. Lot antique 1930s raggedy andy mollyes signed striped. 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. John barton gruelle december 24, 1880 january 9, 1938 was an american artist, political cartoonist, childrens book and comics authors, illustrator, and storyteller.
Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. These belonged to my mother who, as a child, fondly remembers her mother reading the books to her. He is best known as the creator of raggedy ann and raggedy andy dolls and as the authorillustrator of dozens of books. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. All descriptions are the opinion of greenwich auction only. Vintage raggedy ann and andy musical mobile youtube. Raggedy ann is a rag doll with red yarn for hair and has a triangle nose. Raggedy ann dolls were created by a griefstricken father who lost his daughter to a vaccinerelated illness, and who wished to broadcast the risks of vaccination. Original raggedy ann and andy dolls can fetch thousands. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours.
This episode in their career was included in the book the demonologist by gerald brittle about the warrens. 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. Best digital camera for digitizing large newspapers. Lot 6 raggedy ann books vintage 1940s 1960s johnny gruelle. Gruelle based the story on a doll that his grandmother made for his mother. According to gruelles son, candy hearts were handsewn into the bodies of the earliest raggedy ann dolls. Raggedy ann and andy continue to be among the most treasured of all dolls. The character was created in 1915 as a doll, and was introduced to the public in the 1918 book raggedy ann stories.
Raggedy ann stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. Vintage antique raggedy ann in the magic book johnny gruelle first edition 1939 hardcover worth goddoesntmakejunk 4. Raggedy ann and andy have been created in nearly every size imaginable. Was the raggedy ann doll modeled after a child killed by a.
Wonderful boxed set raggedy ann raggedy andy and the. Shes 85 years old this year but she looks as young as ever. It shows many hardtofind items, items still in original packages, and provides accurate information and realistic values. It contains 44 pages with large print and color illustrations on each page.
Gruelle wrote and illustrated a series of books until his death in 1938. Raggedy ann, heroine of the first book, was a favorite doll of his daughter, marcella, who died after a long illness at the age of thirteen. Other early names to look for on raggedy ann dolls are mollyes doll outfitters and georgene novelties. The character of raggedy ann came from a childrens book, written and illustrated by cartoonist john gruelle. Color forms raggedy ann book and raggedy ann afghan instructions booklet shipping will be determined by zip code. Raggedy ann and andy books by johnny gruelle from the 1920. See more ideas about raggedy ann and andy, raggedy ann and vintage childrens books. The story of the possessed raggedy ann doll, annabelle.
Raggedy ann from keller books browse recent arrivals. Raggedy ann and the golden butterfly vintage hardcover. Dear paula, the best thing to do with a handmade doll like this would be to do as little as possible. Estate find mollye raggedy andy and 1918 raggedy ann stories by johnny greulle. Raggedy ann and andy and the camel with the wrinkled knees classic popup book. Raggedy ann and andy a vintage style handmade junk journal. Make offer raggedy anns alphabet book 1925 by johnny gruelle illustrated great condition vintage raggedy ann doll by johnny b. Gruelle received us patent d47789 for his raggedy ann doll on september 7, 1915. Jul 26, 2015 lot 6 raggedy ann books vintage 1940s 1960s johnny gruelle childrens books cookie land magic book more.
How to find out if my raggedy ann doll is worth money. Raggedy andy stories by johnny gruelle free at loyal books. Gruelle knew he had a money maker and quickly licensed p. Short demonstration of a vintage 1976 raggedy ann and andy musical mobile.