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The Story of Little Black Sambo
by Helen Bannerman
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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Catawissa, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
New York: Frederick A. Stokes, 1923. "The Only Authorized American Edition " on title page, indicating it was publshed in 1923 after the unauthorized editions. In pictorial front cover on top of maroon cloth covers. Pictorial of Little Black Sambo in blue pants and orange shirt carrying a green umbrella. Square and intact binding. Unmarked endpapers and text pages.Moderate shelf wear to covers, spine and pages. Taped closed tears on rear flyleafs. Photos upon request . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.
Synopsis
The Story of Little Black Sambo is a children’s book written and illustrated by Scottish-born author Helen Bannerman for her children while her family was living in India. The story of a young Indian boy who outsmarts four tigers that threaten to eat him has been noted a controversial with its publication in the United States, accused of presenting racist overtones, primarily because of its illustrations. However, many “American editions” were pirated versions, lacking Bannerman’s name on the title page, that were reillustrated, producing degrading caricatures.
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Reviews
On Jul 31 2017, a reader said:
A wonderfull book for children,to see and learn of other cultures.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Quaker House Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003467
- Title
- The Story of Little Black Sambo
- Author
- Helen Bannerman
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Publisher
- Frederick A. Stokes
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1923
- Size
- 16mo - over 5¾" - 6&
- Keywords
- Children Stories
- Bookseller catalogs
- Children Stories;
Terms of Sale
Quaker House Books
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About the Seller
Quaker House Books
Biblio member since 2006
Catawissa, Pennsylvania
About Quaker House Books
My book holdings are eclectic in nature.
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