American cartoonist (1890–1949) who created an enormously popular comic strip and series of books featuring the oddities he collected on his worldwide travels. 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 fountain pen on the front free end page, “To Mrs. George Peacha with every good wish! Ripley, ‘Believe It or Not,’ N.Y., 1941.” In very good condition, with wear and light soiling to covers, toning and light scattered spotting to interior (including signed page, not affecting writing), and front hinge somewhat loose but attached. R&R COA.
