Original raggedy ann vintage doll 7 knickerbocker nib 0017 gruelle. Raggedy ann, americas most endearing and enduring folk doll, comes to life in a production that captures the imagination. When my daughter was 3, i started reading these raggedy ann stories to her from the original book i had as a child. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. 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. Gruelle wrote and illustrated a series of books until his death in 1938. 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. Raggedy ann and her brother, raggedy andy, are rag dolls. Get the best deals on raggedy ann book when you shop the largest. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
Gruelle also contributed cartoons and illustrations to at. 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. Raggedy ann and andy dolls from knickerbocker toy co. Written by johnny gruelle who also wrote the raggedy ann and andy books. This freewheeling romp combines simple inventive staging with an actionpacked plot and lively audience participation. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The original adventures of raggedy ann and raggedy andy johnny gruelle on. An inside look at dolls from raggedy ann to barbie camelot world series, busy days with raggedy ann and andy, and several more. The haughty girl, named babette, is horrified by her new home. Aurora world limited edition boxed set asleepawake vintage raggedy ann and raggedy andy dolls, 12 high. Lot 6 raggedy ann books vintage 1940s 1960s johnny gruelle. Was the raggedy ann doll modeled after a child killed by a.
Raggedy ann is a rag doll with red yarn for hair and a triangle nose. The original adventures of raggedy ann and raggedy andy. Two large raggedy ann and andy paper doll sheets measuring about 11 x 16. Volland brought out the second raggedy ann book, raggedy andy stories. A 1941 short film had previously featured the raggedy ann and andy characters created by johnny gruelle. Meanwhile, the captain, a pirate in a snow globe, sees babette and falls in love. The original adventures of raggedy ann and raggedy andy by. The original author of the stories, johnny gruelle, based raggedy ann on a doll that belonged to his daughter, marcella or possibly a much older rag doll that had been passed down through the family, the story varies. Raggedy ann from keller books browse recent arrivals.
This page is for all raggedy ann and andy dolls, dollrelated collectibles, accessories, dolls in raggedytype costumes, paper dolls, and toys inspired by the dolls and toys that johnny gruelle created. Was the raggedy ann doll modeled after a child killed by a vaccine. The inside story of raggedy ann, who turns 100 years old. Raggedy ann learns a lesson raggedy ann and the washing raggedy ann and the kite raggedy ann rescues fido raggedy ann and the painter raggedy anns trip on the river raggedy ann and the strange dolls raggedy ann and the kittens raggedy ann and the fairies. Make offer vintage raggedy ann wooden book bintrashcan. 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 dolls celebrating 100 years of love. He took them to an expert who pointed out that they were reprints, from the 1920s. All the original stories are here, as raggedy ann more. Raggedy annandy collectors and sellers public group. Raggedy ann and andy 1946 dell 1st series comic books. The original adventures of raggedy ann and raggedy andy book. This book is about raggedy ann and some other unmemorable dolls hanging out in a little girls nursery.
I had a friend who had quite a few oz books with the original illustrations. Aurora worlds first original version is the stars and stripes raggedy ann and andy design. 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. Unfollow raggedy ann and andy to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. He is best known as the creator of raggedy ann and raggedy andy dolls and as the authorillustrator of dozens of books. Raggedy ann and andy something i collected when i was a little girl raggedy ann and andy my strawberry shortcake i went to ann siang again. Raggedy ann and andy leave the playroom to rescue her. These lists can give you details and clues as to what your doll might be worth. The raggedy ann and andy book series by multiple authors includes books raggedy ann and the birthday surprise, dolls. Raggedy ann and andy series by johnny gruelle goodreads. How to find out if my raggedy ann doll is worth money.
Ann and andy and the nice police officer by johnny gruelle and jan palmer oct 6, 2015. Rating is available when the video has been rented. 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. Raggedy anns creator filed patents for the doll several months before his daughter fell ill. Patent d47,789 for the 1915 doll design, as well as the raggedy ann stories 1918 and raggedy andy stories 1920 books, are in the public. Vintage book the original adventures of raggedy ann. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Soon after the first books were published, gruelle arranged to have his publisher sell commerciallymade versions of. Three raggedy ann andy books in original slipcase raggedy ann and andy and the nice fat policeman raggedy ann stories raggedy andy stories author gruelle, johnny formatbinding hard cover book condition used good with no dust jacket as issued binding hardcover publisher johnny gruelle company place of publication new york, new york. Original raggedy ann and andy dolls can fetch thousands.
In this, as well as in gruelles subsequent raggedy books, the literary marcella would be a recurring character, along with raggedy ann and andy. 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 original adventures of raggedy ann and raggedy andy book of the raggedy. If it isnt obvious already, history hasnt treated this film well at all. 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.
Raggedy ann will still have her signature i love you. Raggedy andy stories raggedy andy arrives and waits excitedly to reunite with his sister, raggedy ann. 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. Raggedy ann and andy dolls with trademark embroidered hearts. Raggedy ann and andy dolls are original reproductions of the dolls created by john gruelle. Gruelle received us patent d47789 for his raggedy ann doll on september 7, 1915. Introducing the little rag brother of raggedy ann, in 1920, and from then on, andy was part of the cast. The books continued, introducing new toys such as the camel with the wrinkled knees and the paper dragon, for the next decade and a half. Jul 26, 2015 lot 6 raggedy ann books vintage 1940s 1960s johnny. Johnny gruelle was an extremely talented cartoonist, illustrator, and storyteller. The character was created in 1915 as a doll, and was introduced to the public in the 1918 book raggedy ann stories. How much do you think old raggedy anne books are worth. A buyers guide to pre1970 vintage raggedy ann and andy dolls.
She so loved them i added raggedy andy stories new and stories from the deep dark woods also my own to her nightly reading list. Find the complete raggedy ann and andy book series listed in order. In fact, by christmas, 1918, the world was introduced to raggedy ann and raggedy ann stories. In 1929, johnny gruelle even gave marcella her own volume of tales, entitled marcella. John barton gruelle december 24, 1880 january 9, 1938 was an american artist, political cartoonist, childrens book and comics authors, illustrator, and storyteller.
Raggedy ann stories book by johnny gruelle official. The character was created in 1915 as a doll, and was introduced to the public in. Before his death in 1938 he wrote some raggedy ann and andy books, worth in. After a warm welcome from the other dolls, raggedy andy continues the fun with a dance, pillow fights, encounters with santa claus, and more. He tricks raggedy ann into freeing him and then immediately kidnaps babette and sails out the window. Raggedy ann is a rag doll with red yarn for hair and has a triangle nose. A musical adventure is a 1977 american liveactionanimated musical fantasy film directed by richard williams, produced by the bobbsmerrill company, a publishing arm of itt, and released theatrically by 20th century fox. The negative went missing around possibly a decade or two ago and only four full scenes have been preserved in hd and. So id guess if your raggedy ann books are first editions theyre worth quite a bit. It shows many hardtofind items, items still in original packages, and provides accurate information and realistic values. Go to the library and research raggedy ann and andy books 1 2. 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 andy stories by johnny gruelle, paperback barnes.