As you know, Dennison issued their Bogie Books, using different names and formats as the years marched on, in 1909, then again from 1912 through 1917, from 1919 through 1931, then from 1933 through 1935. Dennison often issued hardcover editions of their annual booklets. These are desirable. Of the hardcovers, the more commonly seen are those that once were part of a library system. These are known as ex-library editions. The one being sold here is that kind of edition. The most coveted and most expensive of the hardcover editions are those that were never part of a library system. These are known as trade editions. Given that this one is an ex-library edition and is in OK condition, I feel the price is too high. A reasonable price to offer is $250.
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Vintage Halloween 1917 Dennison Bogie Book Hardcover
This ex-library, hardcover, Dennison Bogie Book from 1917 was once part of my collection. I owned it for many years before I sold it to the current owner (and seller) in my May 2012 auction. You can see it on page 97 of my second edition.
Halloween Dennison Bogie Book 1931 Vintage Decorations Costumes Menus Witch
Virtually all of these larger format Dennison Bogie Book issues were sent through the mail folded, so it is nearly impossible to find one without the center fold. Issues can be pressed, minimizing the visibility of their fold, but it can't be gotten rid of entirely.
1935 DENNISON'S HALLOWEEN PARTY CATALOG-DECORATIONS,COSTUMES,FAVORS+
This is the last nearly-annual issue Dennison published touting their Halloween party goods line. They tentatively began the practice in 1909, and didn't issue another issue until 1912. From that year through 1935 Dennison issued an annual issue except for the years 1918 and 1932. Their names and formats changed over the years, as did, most importantly, their utility in assisting modern day collectors in piecing together when products were first produced and then for how long. The publication title changed from Bogie Books to Party Magazine to Parties to Hallowe'en Suggestions to The Party Book to Hallowe'en Parties. The issues through 1924 are the most detailed. Those published during or before 1921 are the most coveted, reflected by realized prices.
1931 Dennison's Halloween Bogie Book
Most of these larger form-factor Dennison Bogie Books were folded for mailing, so to find one without the standard center crease is unusual. Given that this was how they were mailed, I don't feel it is correct to consider the fold a condition issue. This example does have a prior owner's name written on the front cover, something this seller doesn't point out.
Vintage Halloween Dennison's 1913 Original Bogie Book RARE HTF
This is the only Bogie Book that has eluded my grasp. The few I have seen are always too damaged to be part of the collection. Print runs for the 1909 and 1912-17 editions were small so there aren't many of these around. I'll continue to hold out for a better copy, especially with the steep opening bid of $185.
Halloween Bogie Book by Dennison's-- 1916--Rare--good condition
This is a Dennison Bogie Book edition that rarely is offered for sale. This 1916 copy looks to be in quite good condition. For some reason, every issue from 1916 that I've examined has been in poor to very good condition only. Dennison seemed to have a problem that year ensuring the covers stayed stapled to the pages. On my Relative Scarcity Index, this merits a "2," with a fair market value of $675.
05/21 Update: Given the condition, I feel the result of $510 is quite strong!
Vintage 1924 DENNISON'S BOGIE BOOK Of Suggestions for Halloween And Thanksgi
I wish that sellers would logically allow for the all-important consideration of "condition" when they list items for sale. Let's face it - this copy is darn ragged and in overall "good condition." Yet the seller imagines they'll garner bids at the opening price of $125.95, or perhaps will even entice some yokel to cough up $168..59 for what is a very sub-standard example of something that can typically be found in collectible condition. I'd suggest the seller re-list at $9.99 with no reserve and be thankful if the bidding reaches ~$60.
1917 DENNISON'S BOGIE BOOK SUGGESTION'S FOR HALLOWEEN PARTIES
This 1917 Dennison Bogie Book is one hard issue to land. It took me many years to find one in acceptable condition, so I am a tad surprised it didn't crest the $300 mark. Take a look at the intricate design of the wrap-around cover. It is awesome and arguably the best cover on a Bogie Book.
1924 Dennison Bogie Book -pristine, mint condition
The seller describes this 1925, not 1924, Dennison Bogie Book as being in pristine condition. It isn't. There are stress marks along the spine, the lower right corner of the front appears to be worn and there is wear along the spine and the at the lower right corner of the reverse.
ORIG Dennison Bogie Book - Halloween Decorations - Hard Cover, 11th Edition
The buyer of this book got an exceptional deal. Hardcover Bogie Books, especially those never having gone through a public library system, are quite scarce. Bravo!
A Vintage Halloween Minute with MBL - 02 1917 Bogie Book
This is the second of a planned release of one dozen short videos. I will be releasing these over the next 6 weeks or so. Enjoy!
