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The Story of Little Black Sambo
by Bannerman, Helen, 1862-1946
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Hamden, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
New York: Frederick A. Stokes, 1904. 2nd Amer. ed. Hardcover. Very Good. color illustrations, v, 55p. Original cloth-backed boards with oval color illustration mounted on front cover inside a black oval with title and author printed in black above and below illustration. 15cm. Text and illustrations printed on one side only; text generally on right side (except for page 27) and illustrations on left. Blank pages not included in numbering. Jagged tear visibly repaired on one text leaf (page 50). Modest cover scuffing and wear (including evidence of removal of a tag sale sticker on front cover). A couple of minor brown stains (on front cover and top edge of pages). Former owner's name (Barbara Winslow). Small bookseller's label (E. T. Sills in Meriden, Conn.) in bottom corner of front pastedown. No jacket. While there is no date and no statement as to edition, this uncommon version has various issue points (color of title on cover, blank back cover, size, etc.) which identify it as the 2nd American edition.
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
- McBlain Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 86319
- Title
- The Story of Little Black Sambo
- Author
- Bannerman, Helen, 1862-1946
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2nd Amer. ed
- Publisher
- Frederick A. Stokes
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1904
Terms of Sale
McBlain Books
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About the Seller
McBlain Books
Biblio member since 2009
Hamden, Connecticut
About McBlain Books
Our second floor shop contains about 15,000 volumes and is open by appointment. Established 1970. We have been a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America for over 45 years. While there is a heavy emphasis in our stock on African Americana, Africa, Asia and the Middle East we also buy and sell antiquarian books on other subjects.
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