I Need a Hug by Bil Keane (1982, Mass Market Paperback)

I Need a Hug by Bil Keane (1982, Mass Market Paperback) Fawcett Gold Medal, which means First Edition, but not guaranteed 1st printing (print-run usually stated). Syndicated cartoons from "The Family Circus" 1st published in newspapers during 1966 & 1967. Pages not numbered. William Aloysius "Bil" Keane (1922–2011) was an American cartoonist most notable for his work on the newspaper comic The Family Circus. It began in 1960 and continues in syndication, drawn by his son Jeff Keane. Paperback cover complete with little wear. Has indent marks and compression creases from storage, tear at foot of spine stabilized with tape, but no reading creases in spine. Prior owner's name inside front cover; otherwise interior is tight clean and text unmarked. Copyrights 1966, 1967 & 1968. Published by arrangement with The Register & Tribune Syndicate, Inc. This copy is from the 22nd printing. Printed in U.S.A. Fawcett catalog: 14147-0. ISBN: 0-449-14147-0. No LCCN. MSR = US $1.50.