In the first half of the 20th Century, Ripley was one of the most famous people in the world. His Believe It or Not! cartoon featured tales that seemed incredible, but he claimed they were true. At the peak of its popularity, the cartoon feature was being read by about 80 million readers. Signed book: Ripley’s Big Book Believe It or Not!. NY: Simon and Schuster, 1934. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 361 pages. Signed and inscribed in black ink on the first free end page, “To John Barry, Best wishes of Ripley, Believe It or Not.” In fine condition, with sunning and wear to spine and covers, and light overall toning to inside pages, but not signed page. R&R COA.
