Our Gang Annual, Hal Roach Studios — 1st Edition

£72.50

Our Gang Annual, Hal Roach Studios — 1st Edition

Name: Our Gang Annual, Hal Roach Studios — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4736
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Publication: London & Glasgow, Collins' Clear-Type Press, 1937

Formatting: 4to, unpaginated. Illustrated with 4 full-colour plates, 109 black-and-white photographic plates, and 6 line-drawings.

Condition Report: Very Good. The quarter-cloth binding over pictorial boards remains structurally sound and visually appealing beneath its protective mylar sleeve. The extremities exhibit some expected rubbing, and the board corners are moderately bumped, which is entirely characteristic of children's annuals from this period, yet the front cover's striking illustration of the "Jolly Rascals" remains notably bright and unmarred by significant scuffing. The cloth spine is firm, retaining clear, legible titling without severe fraying. Internally, the text block is tightly bound with no loose or detached leaves, securing the volume's physical integrity. While the text block edges and endpapers show mild, age-appropriate tanning and scattered foxing, the interior pages and the numerous photographic plates, including the vibrant full-colour frontispiece of Spanky, remain remarkably clean. The complete absence of juvenile scribbles, colouring-in, or heavy handling soiling elevates this copy significantly above the standard survival rate, justifying a solid Very Good grade.

Catalogue Note: This is a scarce true first edition of the Our Gang Annual, released by special arrangement with the Hal Roach Studios. As an authentic piece of interwar cinematic ephemera, it captures the beloved "Little Rascals" at the height of their international popularity.

The annual is exceptionally rich in visual material, distinguishing itself with over a hundred black-and-white photographic stills from the original comedy shorts, alongside vibrant full-colour plates and charming line-drawings. Such comprehensively illustrated film annuals from this era are increasingly difficult to source on the open market. Finding a surviving copy with its complete suite of plates intact, and in a state free from the heavy wear and defacement typically inflicted upon children's books, makes this a particularly notable acquisition for collectors.

Step aboard with the Jolly Rascals! This delightful Our Gang Annual invites readers into the hilarious, mischievous world of Hal Roach's legendary comedy troupe. Packed from cover to cover with full-colour portraits, vivid line-drawings, and over a hundred original photographic stills featuring beloved characters like Spanky, Pete the Pup, and the rest of the gang, this volume is a treasure trove of cinematic history. Whether reliving the golden age of Hollywood comedy or discovering the timeless antics of the Rascals for the first time, this beautifully preserved annual is an essential centrepiece for any classic film enthusiast or collector of rare children's literature.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Hal Roach Studios

Book Publisher: Collins' Clear-Type Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Children's

Genre: Children's Fiction & True Stories

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1937

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Book Binding: Hardcover (Quarter Cloth)

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Our Gang Annual

Country/region of manufacture: London & Glasgow, United Kingdom

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