Beau Pogo by Walt Kelly (1960 1st Thus Comic and similar items

Beau Pogo by Walt Kelly (1960 First Thus Comic Paperback) First paperback collection of Pogo comic strips originally published in newspapers 1958, 1959 1960. The copy for sale is the first edition of this paperback, the 19th Pogo book published by Simon Schuster. This is known because of the proclamation of First Printing on reverse of title page along with the printed increased $1.25 MSR on the front cover. Front cover is like a valentine with a big red heart and Pogo formally dressed in a tux with tails, presenting a bouquet of roses. As with any memorable valentine, the presenter just can't leave the printed title alone. Subtitles added: Or the Impeccable Possum, Or the Swanee Swami at Bay, Or the Dandy Little Marsupial, finally Or Okeydoke of the Okeefenoke. Signed: from Guess Who? The book consists of a cartoon spoof of the Simon Schuster colophon on front-facing end-page, a list of the 18 books published before this one, title page dated 1960, table of contents, a page and a half ?Memo to Dear Children,? and 41 topical B W comic strip chapters. 191pp. Walter Crawford Kelly, Jr. (1913-1973) was named Cartoonist of the Year by the National Cartoonists Society in 1952. Pogo remains one of the world's most popular comic strips. A collection of comic strips by the immortal Walt Kelly featuring characters that lived in the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia. Often a vehicle for political commentary, Kelly made famous the revised Commodore Perry quote "We have met the enemy, and he is us." Paperback cover has red designs on white background with B W cartoons front and back, black lettering plus red shadowboxes on spine. Cover is whole with minor wear at edges. On the rear cover is an advertisement for a hardcover "biography" of Pogo. Interior is fine (as new) given it is over 60 years old; tight, clean and unmarked. Spine is sunburnt. Pages are white, but beginning to show discoloring from outside toward in. ? Size: 8vo ? over 7 - 9? tall, 191pp. ? Condition: Good Paperback ? 1st Edition of 19th POGO book. Always privately owned. No Ownership markings. Copyright 1958, 1959 1960. First edition points noted above. Printed in U.S.A. No ISBN nor LCCN. MSR = US $1.25. Thanks for looking!