1917 Rare First Edition - My Very Own Fairy Stories by Johnny Gruelle. Illustrated.
(Description)
Author: Johnny Gruelle, author and illustrator.
Title: My Very Own Fairy Stories.
Publisher: New York, Chicago, Toronto, P. F. Volland Company, 1917. First Edition, first printing.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 9" X 6".
Pages: Unpaginated.
Binding: Very good hardcover binding (hinges worn but tight, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good, near fine content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the wonderful colored illustrations by Johnny Gruelle.
Estimate: (USD 150 - USD 250).
The book: Scarce First Edition, first printing of this collection, illustrated and written by Johnny Gruelle. It comprises unique fairy tales that charm and delight with their whimsy and moral lessons. Known for creating the Raggedy Ann and Andy series, Gruelle's work in this book exemplifies his creative storytelling and artistic abilities.
Tales included: The Cheery Cricket, The Kind Hearted Ginger Bread Man, The Ugly Caterpillar, Jimmy Crow and the Owls, The Good Finger Fairies, Granny Hawkins, The Rubbery Dubbery Smiles, Uncle Clem, The Happy Story, The Quarrel of the Winds, The Mole Hill at Menemshia Creek and, The Discontented King.
The author and illustrator: Johnny Gruelle (1880-1938) was an American artist and children's book illustrator who became famous for his creation of the Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls and the subsequent series of books about the doll characters.