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Howdy Doody and Clarabell (Signed by Clarabell and Others) First Edition
by Edward Kean
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Frederick, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Simon and Schuster, 1951. Hardcover. Very Good. Collectible first edition, first printing of Edward Kean's Howdy Doody and Clarabell, A Little Golden Book. "A" near bottom of gutter on last page. Signed four times. Book plate mounted on front pastedown: "The Voice," writer of the Howdy Doody Show, Eddie Kean" (script writer and author). Title page: "[doodle of Clarabell] Clarabell | Lew Andrews" (Clarabell actor). Book plate mounted on front pastedown: "E. Roger Muir | Executive Producer of the 2343 NBC | Network Howdy's." Second book plate mounted on back pastedown: "Velma Dawson" (artist who built original Howdy Doody puppet). All signatures unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Illustrated throughout by truly astounding artist Art Seiden. 28 pp. 8" x 6 5/8". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and light age toning to internals. A very presentable copy of an important TV collectible. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
Extended Description and Notes
Simon and Schuster, 1951. Hardcover. Very Good. Collectible first edition, first printing of Edward Kean's Howdy Doody and Clarabell, A Little Golden Book. "A" near bottom of gutter on last page. Signed four times. Book plate mounted on front pastedown: "The Voice," writer of the Howdy Doody Show, Eddie Kean (script writer and author). Title page: "[doodle of Clarabell] Clarabell | Lew Andrews" (Clarabell actor). Book plate mounted on front pastedown: "E. Roger Muir | Executive Producer of the 2343 NBC | Network Howdy's." Second book plate mounted on back pastedown: "Velma Dawson" (artist who built original Howdy Doody puppet). All signatures unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Illustrated throughout by astounding artist Art Seiden. 28 pp. 8" x 6 5/8". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and light age toning to internals. A very presentable copy of an important TV collectible. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Midnight Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 376427
- Title
- Howdy Doody and Clarabell (Signed by Clarabell and Others) First Edition
- Author
- Edward Kean
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Date Published
- 1951
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About the Seller
Midnight Books
Biblio member since 2005
Frederick, Maryland
About Midnight Books
Midnight Books specializes in hard-to-find books in high demand by collectors. This includes (but is not limited to) vintage and antiquarian titles, signed first editions and scarce ephemera. All books offered come with an unconditional, lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
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- Shelf Wear
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- Tight
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- Plate
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- First Edition
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- Gutter
- The inside margin of a book, connecting the pages to the joints near the binding.
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