"BOBBY BEAR" BOOK PAIR.
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Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #214 - Part II
Item numbers 1008 through 2793 in auction 214
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Item Description
Pair of unrelated books, both w/"Bobby Bear" titles but in fact featuring different bear characters. First is 7.25x7.75" pop-up "Bobby Bear 'Magic Action' Book" by Whitman, ©1935. Book has 25 pages w/bw illustrations and three full color pop-up features. Text refers to bear character as Bozo, The Teddy Bear. Pages are evenly aged and pop-ups work perfectly. Pages are VF/NM, and aside from tiny tear to last pop-up, pop-ups are NM. Cover shows some scattered edge/corner tip wear and is VF. Second is English "Bobby Bear Great Big Midget Book" published by Dean & Son, Ltd. in England, 1930s. Similar in style to American BLBs, book was written by Aunt Kitsie, author of several Bobby Bear books. Cover shows obvious wear w/color rubs and small tears along spine. Interior of covers have tape reinforcements and cover is VG overall. First blank page has inked date. Pages are aged and VF overall. Rare. From the Rogers M. Fred, Jr. BLB & Related Collection.
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