More than a century of sunny years with raggedy ann. Some wonderful stories of magic in the nursery, with beloved belindy, the nanny for raggedy ann and andy and the other nursery dolls. Beloved belindy, by johnny gruelle, 1926 first edition, first. Shop wowwee buttheads, monopoly socialism, harry potter invisibility cloak, and more for christmas 2019. Applause raggedy andy reproduction volland andy with book limited. In 1928 volland also advertised an oversized 30 to 36 beloved belindy doll, but none are documented. Buy beloved belindy by johnny gruelle online at alibris.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good. Binding is still sound though hinges are cracked in a couple of places. Two years after the ann stories first appeared, gruelle produced tales of andy, raggedy anns brother. I no nothing about her except she has been a wonderful addition to my collection over the years. Adopt an orphan or two i am always happy to combine shipping. Beloved belindy a raggedy ann book by gruelle johnny abebooks.
Beloved belindy johnny gruelle hardback with original box p. F volland company to obtain a license from the gruelle family to manufacture raggedy ann dolls that same year. Beloved belindy a raggedy ann book by gruelle, johnny and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. While the raggedys were the indisputable centerpiece of gruelles career, in his heart of hearts, johnny was a dyedinthewool freelance artist, who felt most at home at his drawing board, crafting illustrations and features for newspapers and magazines. Hardcover 1926 by johnny gruelle author, illustrated by the author illustrator. Beloved belindy a raggedy ann book by johnny gruelle 1926 hardcover p. To learn more about her just click on the photo below. Beloved belindy a raggedy ann book by johnny gruelle rare americana 1960 beloved belindy. Beloved belindy a raggedy ann book by gruelle johnny. American cloth percy policeman from raggedy ann books by.
Well be adding items over the coming weeks, so check back regularly. Gruelle also contributed cartoons and illustrations to at. The doll is all original with her tagged dress reading. Details about beloved belindy johnny gruelle hardback with original box p. For our writing group we had to write a paragraph or two about one of the oldest objects we still own. Last page contains an ad for other books by gruelle with color illustration. Antique volland raggedy ann raggedy andy and beloved belindy. In addition to our four example of early volland dolls, well be presenting both georgene and knickerbocker beloved belindy dolls as well as lots more georgenes and knickerbockers, three tagged silsbys. This book is in remarkable condition and i am so happy to have found one at a very reasonable price. Light bumping and wear along the edges of the boards. There was that black mammy, beloved belindy, for instance. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.
Jun 09, 2018 my copy is the 23rd edition published in 1926. Covers have edge wear and wear at extremities including some loss. There are pieces of the top layer missing at the corners of the boards. Because of black americana collectors interest in this doll, prices usually start at several hundred dollars and go up from there. Johnny gruelle had another raggedy ann book, beloved belindy published in 1926 by bobbsmerril company inc. Volland companys first beloved belindy doll was 15 tall. Belindy did indeed look the part of a plump black mammy, but she never spoke the part. Although she is wearing a dress that matches anns knickerbocker dress. She was joined later by her brother andy, beloved belindy, camel with the wrinkled knees, quacky doodles and danny doodles, who were all just as cheerful and sweet. Beloved belindy a raggedy ann book by johnny gruelle rare americana 1960. Old doll cloth doll rag doll beloved belindy black doll raggedy ann friend tagged, status.
Lightly worn at extremities, inscription on verso of free front endpaper. Raggedy ann is a character created by american writer johnny gruelle 1880 1938 that. Johnny gruelle, creator of raggedy ann and andy hall. Beloved belindy 1926 johnny gruelle hc childrens book, 1st edition. See more ideas about raggedy ann and andy, raggedy ann and dolls. In this 1920s american storybook, beloved belindy serves as mammy to doll characters raggedy ann and andy. Wonderful raggedy anns book by joyce gerardi rinehart. Illustrated hard covers, edges are worn, corners bumped, part of the paper covering of the spine is missing. Her brother, raggedy andy, made his debut in raggedy andy stories in 1920. A sequel, raggedy andy stories 1920, introduced the character of her brother, raggedy andy. Johnny gruelle chose to have her speak with no dialect at all, thus making her raggedy anns. Beloved belindy a raggedy ann book by johnny gruelle 1926. The colorful illustrations in this book were selected to be displayed with one of my favorite dolls, beloved belindy, who was featured in a display and presentation on storybook characters and their books.
American cloth beloved belindy by volland,earliest painted. Beloved belindy was written and illustrated by johnny gruelle. In 1928 volland advertised an oversized 30 to 36 beloved belindy doll, but none are documented. Beloved belindy johnny gruelle hardback with original box. Here are a few of my own recreations of volland dolls. More than 700 color photographs depict previously unpublished dolls and related items. Volland company, was the first in a series of books. He is best known as the creator of raggedy ann and raggedy andy dolls and as the authorillustrator of dozens of books.
What to know about rag dolls and their value the spruce. Beloved belindy,the first model produced by volland,c. Volland company published his first book of raggedy ann stories in 1918 that the doll was introduced to the public as a very successful marketing tiein. 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. After volland, raggedy ann and andy dolls were produced by mollyes, georgene.
Beloved belindy beloved belindy was introduced into marcellas nursery in the book beloved belindy. Usually this book, when found in this condition, goes for a high price due to lack of availability. Johnny gruelle was an american author and illustrator best known for his childrens series raggedy ann and andy, as well as the very popular mr. To learn more about the volland beloved belindy and to see more pictures of my own recreations, click on the link below. Beloved belindy a raggedy ann book by johnny gruelle rare americana 1960 beloved belindy belindy a beloved gruelle americana 1960 raggedy johnny rare book ann by by rare ann book belindy raggedy americana johnny 1960 a beloved gruelle. Old doll cloth doll rag doll beloved belindy black doll. Each unpaginated book measured 6 x 9 12, came with a dust jacket, and had both color and black and white illustrations. Further characters such as beloved belindy, a black mammy doll, were featured as dolls and characters in books. His father richard buckner gruelle was a portrait and landscape painter. There are a few spotsfingermarks light tan and a little foxing light tan spots. Jan 17, 2020 johnny gruelle is best known for creating the world famous rag doll characters, raggedy ann and andy. He was born december 24 th, 1880 in arcola, illinois. Anns brother raggedy andy made his debut in 1920 and was quickly followed.
Gruelle wrote and illustrated 25 books about his redheaded dolls along with other characters that included beloved belindy, the camel with the wrinkled knees, quacky doodles, and danny doodles. Raggedy ann stories 1918, written and illustrated by johnny gruelle and published by the p. Beloved belindy was introduced into marcellas nursery in the book beloved belindy. The box has a bright cover but there is some wear, chipping and loss to the sides ive taken photos of all of the sides. Volland companys also produced the first beloved belindy dolls for johnny gruelle. And so began the journey and adventures of beloved belindy. A raggedy for sale hot toys for christmas 2019 in stock. Belindy did indeed look the part of a plump black mammy. Illustrated endpapers, owner name on front pastedown.
Percy policeman,by volland,1931,inspired by his appearance in the book,beloved belindy. John barton gruelle december 24, 1880 january 9, 1938 was an american artist, political cartoonist, childrens book and comics authors, illustrator, and storyteller. The book has no writing, no page tears and no page folds. Raggedy ann is a character created by american writer johnny gruelle 18801938 that. Beloved belindy a raggedy ann book by gruelle, johnny.
Johnnys first published works were cartoons that appeared in 1905 in the indianapolis star. Volland authentic reproduction raggedy ann with book. Beloved belindy by johnny gruelle goodreads share book. Several more books in the raggedy ann series followed. Good habits, kindness and caring are encouraged in this delightful tale of the dolls that are alive. It is a peek into private collections from across the country, with dozens of collectors sharing their special babies. Volland company 9 tall hardcover with cover illustration of beloved belindy. The most costly of these dolls today is beloved belindy, a mammytype caricature complete. American cloth percy policeman from raggedy ann books by volland. The most costly of these dolls today is beloved belindy, a mammytype caricature complete with head rag.
Whether youre a beginning or advanced collector, a nostalgia buff, or simply moved by raggedy ann and andy smiles, youll love this book. Further characters such as beloved belindy, a black mammy doll, were featured. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. T this is a wonderful black americana raggedy ann style doll. Antique 1926 beloved belindy johnny gruelle raggedy anne volland rare bo.
This copy has superficial scratches to the front and back covers, wear on book cover edges, inside cover has a small black. Beloved belindy book by johnny gruelle, author of raggedy ann and andy. Antique volland raggedy ann raggedy andy and beloved. The book was published by the bobbsmerrill company, inc. Johnny gruelle chose to have her speak with no dialect at all, thus making her raggedy anns equal. Volland company to begin selling the beloved belindy character doll as a tiein to his forthcoming book. The beloved belindy book contains several short stories about the goings on in the makebelieve raggedy ann and raggedy andy doll nursery. Minor markings and names on endpapers and first blank sheets. Beloved belindy, by johnny gruelle, 1926 first edition. Just like raggedy ann and andy, the stories featuring beloved belindy, are highly cherished.
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