In 1960 when Charles Addams published the cartoon collection Black Maria, Uncle Fester was an as yet unnamed member of the Addams Family which, come to think of it, was also as yet unnamed. Not to worry—everyone would have a name by the time the 1964 television series was aired. The book's dust cover shows the ghoulish family as they are discovered enjoying a ride in a police van, also called a paddy wagon, also called a Black Maria.
Note: This book is available from a Chicago bookseller at the time of posting. Most such books are nestled in private collections and come to the market maybe once in a generation. Of course, I'm happy to showcase important books personalized by Charles Addams even when they're not yet for sale. All I ask is for book collectors to send scans or photos of such Addams treasures along with whatever story they may know. Please send them by police van.
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