Ships from and sold by low prices ever book seller. 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. Raggedy ann s and andy s hair underwent a number of colour changes between 1918 and 2012, from strawberry blond to bright orange to deep shaggy red. Of the many vintage pre1970 raggedy ann and andy dolls on ebay, many are worth taking note of for their relative uniqueness and rarity, including those that are either handmade or retired models. Johnny gruelle illustrated by worth gruelle abebooks. 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.
Rag0325b little bears problem, raggedy ann and andy book, 1988 price. Raggedy anns creator filed patents for the doll several months before his daughter fell ill and died, rendering an old claim. Following the success of the first raggedy ann book, gruelle continued to author and illustrate at least one raggedy ann and raggedy andy story each year until his death in 1938. The earliest raggedy ann and andy dolls had wigs of brown yarn. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Vintage raggedy ann hardback book is in good plus to very good condition with a.
Raggedy ann and andy book the first treasury by johnny gruelle 1975 vintage. The zizzle, raggedy ann, jorinda and jorindel, egbert elephant art by dan noonan, abdullahs roses, animal mother goose art by walt kelly, 3 pages, and billy and bonny bee. Raggedy ann and andy have such a loyal fan base and impart such a sense of nostalgia, that we realized that this was the perfect time to dust off the original story collections, to celebrate. These lists can give you details and clues as to what your doll might be worth. Not much is revealed about andy s life before death or even his recruitment into johnnieos. The inside story of raggedy ann, who turns 100 years old. Raggedy ann s little brother andy cutout paper doll 1935 raggedy ann in the golden meadow 1935 raggedy ann and the lefthanded safety pin 1935 raggedy ann s joyful songs 1937, lyrics and illustrations by johnny gruelle, music by charles miller.
Raggedy annandy collectors and sellers public group facebook. Raggedy ann in the magic book illustrated by worth. Raggedy ann and andy, the little gray kitten, little golden book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I gave you both with some descriptions so you can compare it to your actual book. Raggedy ann in the magic book gruelle, johnny, worth gruelle on. Illustrated by julius wehr, 1944 on etsy vintage book,there are animated pictures that have movable tabs. Raggedy ann and andy in a mushroom village with fairies.
Raggedy ann tales, written and drawn by johnny gruelle, have been entertaining children since 1918. Go to the library and research raggedy ann and andy books 1 2. Pook press are working to republish these classic works in affordable. This is either the previous amazon price or the list price. In fact, by christmas, 1918, the world was introduced to raggedy ann and raggedy ann stories.
Raggedy ann and andy books by johnny gruelle from the 1920s. You can see what they have been selling for on ebay recently by searching raggedy ann doll and then selecting completed listings only. An inside look at dolls from raggedy ann to barbie camelot world series, busy days with raggedy ann and andy, and several more. Gruelle created more than 40 books about raggedy ann and andy, and. Johnny gruelle eventually created over forty raggedy ann and andy books, all capturing his unique. The character was created in 1915 as a doll, and was introduced to the public in the 1918 book raggedy ann stories. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. John barton gruelle december 24, 1880 january 9, 1938 was an american artist, political cartoonist, childrens book and comics authors, illustrator, and storyteller. This cartoon was drawn by worth gruelle, the son of johnny gruelle, who created the raggedy ann and andy characters. The film received huge praises and applauds from millions of kids and adults all across the globe. The original adventures of raggedy ann and raggedy andy johnny gruelle on. The raggedy ann and andy book series by multiple authors includes books raggedy ann and the birthday surprise, dolls. Raggedy ann from keller books browse recent arrivals.
In 1929, johnny gruelle even gave marcella her own volume of tales, entitled marcella. The inside story of raggedy ann, who turns 100 years old this. Gruelle, raggedy ann in cookie land hard cover book, 1960 raggedy ann in cookie land by johnny gruelle when raggedy ann and andy fall down a deep hole, they find themselves in a magical. Scavengers of everlost, andy recognizes nick and allie to be greensouls and estimates that they are only a week old at most. How to find out if my raggedy ann doll is worth money. What to know about rag dolls and their value the spruce.
It wasnt until 1918 that she was introduced in the book the raggedy ann stories. Summary cartoon shows andy sitting on a large mushroom, accompanied by raggedy ann and various fairies and small insects. The most common raggedy ann and andy books material is cotton. Raggedy anns and andys hair underwent a number of colour changes between 1918 and 2012, from strawberry blond to bright orange to deep shaggy red. Raggedy ann and andy in a mushroom village with fairies worth gruelle. Vintage raggedy ann and andy with animated illustrations book by wehr, 1944 items similar to rare animated popup raggedy ann and andy book. Apr, 2012 how much is an original cel from raggedy ann and andy worth with certificate of authenticity and is 1 of 1. All item images are used solely for identification purposes. Johnnys son, worth gruelle, illustrated four of his fathers books in. Was the raggedy ann doll modeled after a child killed by a.
Some notable vintage raggedy ann and andy dolls pre1970. Also includes black and white raggedy ann pictures for your child to color. For those who grew up in 1970s, you would have never missed seeing the raggedy ann and raggedy andy products. Find raggedy ann and andy and the camel with the wrinkled knees by gruelle, johnny at biblio. Raggedy ann and andy and the camel with the wrinkled knees illustrated by johnny gruelle. Thats not to say the value wont go up as these older copies get harder to come by, especially if it. 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 rag doll with red yarn for hair and has a triangle nose. Set asleepawake vintage raggedy ann and raggedy andy dolls, 12 high. To determine whether a doll is a fine reproduction or a truly vintage raggedy ann, check the dolls odor and the.
Find great deals on ebay for raggedy ann gruelle book. Was the raggedy ann doll modeled after a child killed by a vaccine. Raggedy andy stories by johnny gruelle free at loyal books. Get the best deals on raggedy ann book when you shop the. How much do you think old raggedy anne books are worth. The thin and short locks were unlike the long, bushy strands that appeared in later editions. Bearing the name as a result of a weird mop of candyapplered hair that made him look like a raggedy andy doll, andy is one of johnnieos thugs. Before his death in 1938 he wrote some raggedy ann and andy books. Nice tough to find raggedy ann comic book, printed in 1972. Raggedy ann and andy and the camel with the wrinkled knees by. Issued without jacket, a clear archival jacket is supplied.
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. A musical adventure is a 1977 american liveactionanimated musical fantasy film directed by richard williams, produced by the bobbsmerrill. Raggedy ann in the magic book illustrated by worth gruelle and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Raggedy ann and andy and the camel with the wrinkled knees 1960 hb. Raggedy ann in the magic book illustrated by worth gruelle gruelle, johnny, gruelle, worth on. It was his grandchildren who began marketing ann and andy in earnest. 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. Scavengers of everlost, andy recognizes nick and allie to be greensouls and estimates that they are only a week old. Worth, on illustrations for some of his later books such as. The character of raggedy ann came from a childrens book, written and illustrated by cartoonist john gruelle. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can. In this, as well as in gruelles subsequent raggedy books, the literary marcella would be a recurring character, along with raggedy ann and andy. Dont forget raggedy anns friends, some of which are quite collectible. In addition to books gruelle also wrote lyrics for musical compositions that were published as sheet music and songbooks for children.
Raggedy ann and andy are highly collectible, and vintage dolls in good condition are generally in demand. The only raggedy ann book ive ever had, and its great. Gruelle averaged one new book each year for twenty years. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. How much is an original cel from raggedy ann and andy worth. A sequel, raggedy andy stories 1920 introduced the character of her brother, raggedy andy, dressed in sailor suit. Raggedy ann and andy and the camel with wrinkled knees book j. Newsstand fresh, flat glossy cover, like new condition. Vintage little golden book raggedy ann and andy help santa claus. Other noteworthy vintage raggedy ann and andy dolls made before 1970 include. Vintage 1970 gabriel raggedy ann play iron tin metal toy.
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. So id guess if your raggedy ann books are first editions theyre worth quite a bit. Raggedy ann in the magic book illustrated by worth gruelle. The pumpkin who couldnt smile why couldnt i have gotten work in a pie or something. Raggedy ann and andy collectibles donnas korner kollectibles. Depending on the era it was made and the condition it is in. Books for children came in rapid succession after that, giving johnny gruelle international recognition. Raggedy ann and andy paper dolls whitman raggedy ann and andy paper dolls book uncut w press out costumes 1978 sold by growkart. An inside look at dolls from raggedy ann to barbie camelot world series, busy days with raggedy ann and andy. Dolls whitman raggedy ann and andy paper dolls book uncut w. To determine whether a doll is a fine reproduction or a truly vintage raggedy ann, check the dolls odor and the stitching at its seams. The only raggedy ann book ive ever had, and it s great.
The original adventures of raggedy ann and raggedy andy. A doll was also marketed along with the book to great success. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. How much is an original cel from raggedy ann and andy worth with certificate of authenticity and is 1 of 1.
Sep 22, 2015 raggedy ann and andy have such a loyal fan base and impart such a sense of nostalgia, that we realized that this was the perfect time to dust off the original story collections, to celebrate. Raggedy ann stories 1918, written and illustrated by johnny gruelle. 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. Raggedy ann copywork a collection of excerpts taken from raggedy ann stories printed in 8 different handwriting formats. Get the best deals on raggedy ann book when you shop the largest. Raggedy annandy collectors and sellers public group. The story has ann and her brother falling into a magic book where they have adventures involving several characters, weiner trees, and natural springs of strawberry soda, surrounded by strawberry ice cream. Anns brother, raggedy andy, in raggedy andy stories 1920.
Four different companies produced the duo of dolls from 1934 through 2012, when current. Volland published the first raggedy ann book in 1918. Raggedy andy was introduced in 1920, in a sequel book. Sep 08, 2015 in 1920, gruelle gave ann a jauntily dressed brother, raggedy andy, introduced in raggedy andy stories. A handbook and price guide schiffer book for collectors jan lindenberger on. In 1920, gruelle gave ann a jauntily dressed brother, raggedy andy, introduced in raggedy andy stories. Her brother, raggedy andy, made his debut in raggedy andy stories in 1920. Raggedy ann and andy 1946 dell 1st series comic books. Raggedy ann and andy books by johnny gruelle from the 1920. Gruelle, raggedy ann in cookie land hard cover book, 1960 raggedy ann in cookie land by johnny gruelle when raggedy ann and andy fall down a deep hole, they find themselves in a magical world called cookie land. May 22, 2008 so id guess if your raggedy ann books are first editions theyre worth quite a bit. The story of raggedy ann and raggedy andy was created as a movie and was released in the year 1941. I really wish i could say it was worth a whole lot more right now.
Raggedy ann and maizie moocow 1937 johnny gruelles golden book 1946. Rag0035a raggedy ann and andy in the tunnel of lost toys book price. The books and dolls have remained popular for the past century. These belonged to my mother who, as a child, fondly remembers her mother reading the books to her. Raggedy ann and her friends take a large share of the collectible market when it comes to cloth dolls, but theyre not the only kids on the block.