Two (2) Issues of the Same Paper Doll Book with Different Titles Showcasing Changes by Publisher
- Chicago, Illinois: Merrill Company, 1951
Chicago, Illinois: Merrill Company, 1951. Very good. Toned, modern tape repair.. Two (2) different issues of the same paper doll book, with notable differences, showing the publisher's changes from one issue to another, in response to changes in the market. Each paper doll book is uncut, and the publisher has used the same artwork; however, large changes have occurred between the issues, including typography, title, coloring, and the order of outfit pages within. One of the books has two more leaves than the other. The two books include:
"Polly and her Playmates". Chicago: Merrill Publishers, 1951. Single vol. (12.75" by 10.25"), 8 leaves of uncut outfit pages, stapled in original illustrated covers with two uncut dolls on each cover.
"4 Little Girls from School". Chicago: Merrill Publishers, c.1951. Single vol. (12.5" by 10.25"), 6 leaves of uncut outfit pages, stapled in original illustrated covers with two uncut dolls on each cover.
"Polly and her Playmates". Chicago: Merrill Publishers, 1951. Single vol. (12.75" by 10.25"), 8 leaves of uncut outfit pages, stapled in original illustrated covers with two uncut dolls on each cover.
"4 Little Girls from School". Chicago: Merrill Publishers, c.1951. Single vol. (12.5" by 10.25"), 6 leaves of uncut outfit pages, stapled in original illustrated covers with two uncut dolls on each cover.