Whimsical illustrations capture the joy and simplicity of Raggedy Ann's world, transporting you to a magical place you will want to visit again and again. Gruelle received US Patent D47789 for his Raggedy Ann doll on September 7, 1915. Raggedy Ann is a rag doll with red yarn for hair and a triangle nose. This very special story collection, a tribute to Johnny Gruelle's daughter, Marcella, has been lovingly restored to delight a new generation of readers. 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. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs. In the end it is the dolls' love for one another - and Marcella's devotion to her dear friends - that is the true magic in this book. Marcella A Raggedy Ann Story published by Donahue dated 1929 MCMXXIX. This special story collection, a tribute to Marcella, has been lovingly restored. Many of the stories, illus., and adventures in the Raggedy Ann storybooks were based on Marcella's childhood adventures. 1960 M A Donohue childrens hardcover, reprints 1929 edition. Originally published in 1929, 'Marcella: A Raggedy Ann Story' was the long-awaited tribute to his beloved daughter, who died at the age of 13. Raggedy Ann leads her friends through each exciting adventure with a dose of humor and kindness. Vintage 1960 M A Donohue Hardcover Book Marcella, A Raggedy Ann Story by Johnny Gruelle. View Marcella, A Raggedy Ann Story (1929) By Gruelle Johnny Watercolor and gouache on card 10 1/4 x 13 3/8 inches Signed. They also make friends with a new doll named Squeakie, and a mischievous puppy, Rags, and get lost at sea on a sailboat. Nighttime is when the dolls come to life, so once Marcella is tucked in bed, Raggedy Ann and the rest of the dolls embark on a series of adventures, including a magical encounter with fairies. This beautifully illustrated children's classic circa 1929 tells of the adventures of Marcella and her beloved group of friends, Raggedy Ann, Raggedy Andy, Henny, Frederika, Belindy, Sunny Bunny, Little Brown Bear, Johnny Mouse, Squeakie, and Uncle Clem. It's summertime, and Marcella packs up her beloved dolls, Raggedy Ann and Andy and all their friends, for a trip to the seashore. Her ability to communicate varies from book to book, but she either rarely speaks or doesn't speak at all.Raggedy Ann, Beloved Belindy, Uncle Clem and Raggedy Andy sat very, very quiet, their cotton-stuffed bodies tingling as happily as Johnny Cricket's cheery tune, for they had looked through the door into Fairyland. Synopsis About this title Raggedy Ann, Beloved Belindy, Uncle Clem and Raggedy Andy sat very, very quiet, their cotton-stuffed bodies tingling as happily as Johnny Crickets cheery tune, for they had looked through the door into Fairyland. Similarly to Henny, she is a baby doll with a crier, only hers is broken.

Marcella raggedy ann story 1929