Women in the Comics

Chelsea House, 1977. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/Fair. Comprehensive time line of how women have been depicted in the comics, cartoons, & "funny papers" over the period 1897-1977, lavishly illustrated with both black-and-white strips & a 16-page full-color section in center. In 229 pages with Index, Introduction, Bibliography, & a list of women cartoonists who are changing the genre. A FIRST EDITION, first printing, from 1977, this hardcover quarto (8.75" x 11.25") has deep red cloth-covered boards lettered in gilt to spine. Condition is VG: very clean & bright, binding solid with slight rightward lean. Slight mustiness & faint dampstain to lower outside page edges (does not affect interior). Pages white with moderate tanning around edges. Modest rubbing to lower extremities, heaviest to spine tips & corners. The unclipped DJ is only Fair: intact & brightly colored, but marred by two long tears coming down from top outer corners & less significant chipping/tearing/edgewear all around. Protected in clear mylar cover. Our photos show the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand. Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Pacific time (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.