{"product_id":"doctor-dan-bandage-man-1950","title":"Doctor Dan The Bandage Man by Helen Gaspard 1950 Little Golden Book No. 111","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoctor Dan The Bandage Man\u003c\/strong\u003e by Helen Gaspard is a 1950 Little Golden Book No. 111 from Simon and Schuster, illustrated in color by Corinne Malvern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan earns his nickname by helping with the everyday bumps and scrapes of children, dolls, pets, and family members, while Band-Aid adhesive bandages become part of the story itself. This copy retains the colorful midcentury illustrations and the original title page designed to hold six real Johnson \u0026amp; Johnson Band-Aid bandages, although the bandages are no longer present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage illustrated children's picture book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-childrens-books-reading-vintage\" title=\" Doctor Dan The Bandage Man\"\u003e Doctor Dan The Bandage Man\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helen Gaspard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corinne Malvern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simon and Schuster, Inc., New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little Golden Book No. 111. Specific printing not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little Golden Book hardcover with illustrated pictorial boards and patterned spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpaginated. No printed page numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Children's picture book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e None shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 x 7 x 0.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book itself remains clean and readable, with attractive covers and complete story pages, but the six original Band-Aid bandages are missing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bright green illustrated front cover retains strong color and clear lettering, including the Little Golden Book No. 111 designation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll pages are clean according to the provided condition notes, with no scribbling and no rips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorinne Malvern's full color illustrations remain bright and easy to enjoy, including scenes of Dan treating playmates and family members.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe publisher's note explaining Johnson \u0026amp; Johnson's participation in the book remains present and legible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe six real Band-Aid adhesive bandages originally attached inside the book are missing. Adhesive and paper residue remain on the illustrated title page where they were mounted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA previous owner gift inscription dated 1952 and signed from Mommy appears inside the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cover corners and spine edges show light rubbing and handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe copyright page dates Doctor Dan to 1950 and openly credits cooperation with Johnson \u0026amp; Johnson. The branded bandages were built into the original book rather than simply mentioned in the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Golden Book collectors, Corinne Malvern collectors, and readers interested in midcentury children's publishing all have a clear reason to recognize this title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"photo verified condition.\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003cbr\u003e2. Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e3. Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e4. 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