Vintage cartoon humor paperback book lot featuring dark humor and classic mid-century cartoon illustration.

Included in this lot:

• Black Maria by Chas Addams – Pocket Cardinal edition (1964 printing, First Printing)
• Ghostly Ghastly Cartoons by Marvin Townsend – American Education Publications (1971)

These books showcase iconic dark humor and cartoon satire from the 1960s–1970s era. Chas Addams is widely known for creating the original Addams Family characters, and his macabre cartoon style became a defining influence in American humor illustration. Marvin Townsend’s Ghostly Ghastly Cartoons delivers spooky comedic sketches in a similar tongue-in-cheek style.

Both books feature black-and-white interior cartoon illustrations, with color artwork only on the covers.

Details:
Titles 

• Black Maria – Chas Addams – Pocket Cardinal edition – 1st printing October 1964
• Ghostly Ghastly Cartoons – Marvin Townsend – Copyright 1971 Xerox Corporation – American Education Publications

Format: Paperback
Era: 1960s–1970s
Interior: Black & white cartoon illustrations
Printed in the USA

Approximate Flat Measurements (each book):
Height: ~7 in
Width: ~4.25 in
Thickness: ~0.4–0.6 in

Brand Note:
Chas Addams is one of the most recognizable cartoonists of the 20th century, best known for his darkly humorous illustrations in The New Yorker and the creation of the Addams Family. His work remains highly collectible among vintage cartoon and comic art enthusiasts.

Style Note:
Great for collectors of vintage humor books, dark comedy fans, cartoon illustration enthusiasts, or retro bookshelf décor.

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