1931 Rare First Edition in a box - Raggedy Ann in Cookie Land by Johnny Gruelle
Author: Johnny Gruelle. Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle.
Title: Raggedy Ann in Cookie Land.
Publisher: Joliet, The P.F. Volland Company, 1931. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 9.5 x 6.5 inches.
Pages: 95 pages + publisher’s advertisements.
Binding: Near fine pictorial paper-covered boards binding under a protective removable mylar cover in the original publisher’s illustrated box; box in very good condition (slightly worn and scuffed with close tears nicely repaired by a previous owner).
Content: Near fine content (bright, tight and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Profusely illustrated in color throughout by the author, featuring the charming and iconic Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy characters. Complete.
Estimate: (USD 200-250)
The book: Raggedy Ann in Cookie Land is one of the delightful later adventures in Johnny Gruelle’s beloved Raggedy Ann series, published by the artistic P.F. Volland Company during the golden age of American children’s book illustration. Filled with whimsical scenes, playful goblins, and imaginative “cookie” landscapes, the story captures the gentle humor and moral warmth that made Raggedy Ann a nursery classic. The vibrant Volland color printing and the presence of the original box make this an especially attractive collectible example of early twentieth-century American juvenile publishing.
The author: Johnny Gruelle (1880–1938) was an American cartoonist, illustrator, and children’s author best known for creating Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy. Inspired by a handmade rag doll belonging to his daughter, Gruelle developed the characters into a hugely successful series of books beginning in 1918. His works combine simple moral lessons with imaginative fantasy, and his distinctive, soft-lined illustrations became iconic in American children’s literature.