June 2012 Auction Ends Thursday, June 28th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #323:

Robert Ripley's ''Believe it or Not!'' Signed First Edition

Robert L. Ripley signed copy of ''Believe it or Not!'' First edition, third printing published by Simon and Schuster: New York: 1929. The creator of the Ripley entertainment franchise inscribes the front free endpaper: ''With All Good Wishes / Ripley / 'Believe it or Not''' in black ink. The 172pp. book is an illustrated collection of surprising facts from science and human history, and opens with an introduction by Ripley: ''I make a living out of the fact that truth is stranger than fiction...'' Bound in khaki green cloth boards with red lettering. Top edge red. Measures 6'' x 9''. Light wear and prior owner's name on the front pastedown. Very good plus condition.