Raggedy Ann Stories.

GRUELLE, Johnny.

Item Number: 27042

Chicago: P.F. Volland, 1918.

First edition, later printing of the first Raggedy Ann story book. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Warmly inscribed by Johnny Gruelle on the half title page. In very good condition with some rubbing and wear. Uncommon signed and inscribed.

Johnny Gruelle had already written and illustrated a book of original fairy tales before creating the Raggedy Ann and Andy stories. 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. Gruelle eventually created over forty Raggedy Ann and Andy books, all capturing his unique version of childhood.