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Published by M.A. Donohue & Co. Charlie Chaplin's Comic Capers (1917) #315. Series 1. Strips featuring Chaplin's Tramp character. Copyright 1917 by J. Keeley by arrangement with Essanay Company. B&W, large size soft cover. First edition of this very scarce anthology of the Charlie Chaplin's Comic Capers strip which was intended by Donohue to be used as a colouring book, with colour instructions at the beginning. this work was issued in Donohue in two different versions, one with 20 pp., and the other with 32 pp. Chicago-based Essanay studios lured Chaplin away from Keystone Film Co. by offering him an unprecedented $ 1250.00 per week, and he made over 14 silent films with them, including the famed "The Tramp." The studio closed in 1918, and Chaplin left to join the Mutual Film Corporation. Worldcat locates 4 copies (Duke - 30 pp Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 10" x 16"
  • Condition:
  • Good Condition with no missing pages. The cover has tape on the spine (see pics)

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