{"product_id":"our-gang-annual-hal-roach-studios-1st-edition","title":"Our Gang Annual, Hal Roach Studios — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London \u0026amp; Glasgow, Collins' Clear-Type Press, 1937\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 4to, unpaginated. Illustrated with 4 full-colour plates, 109 black-and-white photographic plates, and 6 line-drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a scarce true first edition of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eOur Gang Annual\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eStep aboard with the Jolly Rascals! This delightful \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eOur Gang Annual\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54385624580435,"sku":"4736","price":72.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260717_193807.jpg?v=1784811868","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/our-gang-annual-hal-roach-studios-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}