Comic books 1931 w/ month not specified

1932 Annual, 6.75" x 10", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Instructions and illustrations by some of the best cartoonists and illustrators of the era. 7 1/2 x 10, 68 pages.

Hardcover Edition with Dust Jacket. "Story and Illustrations by Staff of Walt Disney Studios. This is considered the very first mass-market Mickey Mouse book (other than a small-press book printed with a limited run in 1930). A few years before it was a pioneering comics publisher, David McKay presented this, among the first wave of licensed Disney products. Also noteworthy as containing the first mention of a character named "Donald Duck," this copy includes the very scarce dust jacket. Mickey wants to throw a party for his friends on the farm (including Carolyn Cow and Henry Horse, later known as Clarabelle Cow and Horace Horsecollar). But first he must get Claws the Cat out of the way. First printing, Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in. 32 pages. Cover price $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Hardcover Edition. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. 32 pages. This is a very scarce first printing of the earliest Disney book (as opposed to magazines or comic book-type products). The first licensed Disney books and magazines came out in 1930, and the first Big Little Books featuring Mickey did not come out until 1933. This book features a great original story in which Mickey has to get Claws the Cat out of the way before a party can be held on the farm. Of course Mickey succeeds and throws a big party for all his friends (including Carolyn Cow and Henry Horse, later known as Clarabelle Cow and Horace Horsecollar). Cover price $0.10.

Hardcover Edition without Dust Jacket. "Story and Illustrations by Staff of Walt Disney Studios. This is considered the very first mass-market Mickey Mouse book (other than a small-press book printed with a limited run in 1930). A few years before it was a pioneering comics publisher, David McKay presented this, among the first wave of licensed Disney products. Also noteworthy as containing the first mention of a character named "Donald Duck,". Mickey wants to throw a party for his friends on the farm (including Carolyn Cow and Henry Horse, later known as Clarabelle Cow and Horace Horsecollar). But first he must get Claws the Cat out of the way. First printing, Hardcover without dust jacket, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in. 32 pages.

Softcover Edition: blue cloth spine. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. 32 pages. This is a very scarce first printing of the earliest Disney book (as opposed to magazines or comic book-type products). The first licensed Disney books and magazines came out in 1930, and the first Big Little Books featuring Mickey did not come out until 1933. This book features a great original story in which Mickey has to get Claws the Cat out of the way before a party can be held on the farm. Of course Mickey succeeds and throws a big party for all his friends (including Carolyn Cow and Henry Horse, later known as Clarabelle Cow and Horace Horsecollar). Cover price $0.10.

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Annual exhibition of fine art in Chicago, Il.

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1st Edition, Volume 11 "Strange Land" - Written by "Roy Rockwood". Hardcover 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in. 208 pages B&W.

No dust jacket - 1st Edition, Volume 11 "Strange Land!" - Written by "Roy Rockwood". Hardcover 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in. 208 pages B&W.

1st Edition, Volume 12 "Among the Pygmies!" - Written by "Roy Rockwood". Hardcover 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in. 208 pages B&W.

No dust jacket - 1st Edition, Volume 12 "Among the Pygmies!" - Written by "Roy Rockwood". Hardcover 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in. 208 pages B&W.

1st Edition, Volume 13 "The Cannibals!" - Written by "Roy Rockwood". Hardcover 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in. 208 pages B&W.

No dust jacket - 1st Edition, Volume 13 "The Cannibals!" - Written by "Roy Rockwood". Hardcover 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in. 208 pages B&W.

2nd and later printings. Boners is "a collection of schoolboy wisdom, or knowledge as it is sometimes written, compiled from classrooms and examination papers by Alexander Abingdon." Twenty illustrations by Dr. Seuss. Hardcover without a dust jacket; 5-in. x 6.25-in.; black and white; 124 pages.

3rd Printing. Original handbook for patrol leaders from 1931. Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 7-in. 408 Pages, B&w.

"Series no. 19." Comic strip reprints from 1930. 9.75-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 48 pages; card stock covers; no cover price. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

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First printing, with dust jacket. A Cartoonist's Philosophy by Percy Crosby was self-published by the author after many publishers rejected the book. The book is illustrated with ten full page plates by Crosby, including three in color and one duo-tone image. The images include cityscapes, character studies, and political cartoons. A reflective, autobiographical work, full of touching details and keen observation. Part I describes Crosby's travels in France. In Part II, Crosby contrasts social conditions in Europe with those in the U.S. Crosby won great fame and wealth as the creator of the comic strip Skippy which, in its day, was as popular as Charles Schultz's Peanuts. Skippy was in syndication for two decades and served as the basis for several novels, comic books, Big Little Books, and films. Crosby also published Three Cheers for the Red, Red and the Red, which derided the New Deal.

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First printing, no dust jacket. A Cartoonist's Philosophy by Percy Crosby was self-published by the author after many publishers rejected the book. The book is illustrated with ten full page plates by Crosby, including three in color and one duo-tone image. The images include cityscapes, character studies, and political cartoons. A reflective, autobiographical work, full of touching details and keen observation. Part I describes Crosby's travels in France. In Part II, Crosby contrasts social conditions in Europe with those in the U.S. Crosby won great fame and wealth as the creator of the comic strip Skippy which, in its day, was as popular as Charles Schultz's Peanuts. Skippy was in syndication for two decades and served as the basis for several novels, comic books, Big Little Books, and films. Crosby also published Three Cheers for the Red, Red and the Red, which derided the New Deal.

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10-1/4" x 6-3/4", B&W, stiff cover.

The wrapper for one dozen latex condoms, circa 1930s. Artist is uncredited. The back reads "The within articles are manufactured to be used for the prevention of contagious diseases only and upon a proper prescription by physicians lawfully practicing medicine and must not be used for any other purpose." Beautiful artwork. Envelope, 2 1/2-in. x 9-in., full color.