Description
The first edition of Hazel Time, inscribed by the cartoonist, Ted Key, for Merrill Panitt, the “Dean of Editors” of Triangle Magazines.
Octavo, 126pp. Orange cloth, title stamped on cover. Stated “First Edition” on the copyright page. Light wear to tips of spine, internally clean, solid text block. In the publisher’s illustrated dust jacket, retail price on the front flap, light shelf wear, a bright, near fine example.
Inscribed on the half-title: “Something to louse up those book shelves. Warmest regards to Merrill + Marge from Ted + Hazel.” Hand drawn illustration from Ted Key with “Hi Lumpheads!” next to figure of Hazel.
From the personal library of Merrill Panitt (1918-1994), the founder and editorial director of TV Guide. During World War II, Panitt served on the staff of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, where he came to the attention of Walter Annenberg, the publisher of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Panitt joined The Inquirer in 1945 and worked with Annenberg to found TV Guide in 1953. He later became the director of Triangle Publications, the publisher of TV Guide, Seventeen Magazine, and many more.
