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The Story of Little Black Sambo (Told and Pictured) Hardcover - 1931

by Bannerman, Helen

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Philadelphia: David McKay, 1931. Book. Very Good (Book condition). Hardcover. A nice little story fully illustrated by the author. Sunning to rear cover, wear to extremities, light toning to pages. Illustrations bright and fresh including that on front cover. Text clean, binding strong. [Our rating system: 1. Fine; 2. Near Fine; 3. Very Good; 4. Good; 5. Fair.].
Used - Very Good (Book condition)
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About this book

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. 

First Edition Identification

On October 31, 1899, The Story of Little Black Sambo was first published by Grant Richards as one in a series of small-format books called The Dumpy Books for Children. The book was an instant success, running to four editions in its first year.

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