The Story of Little Black Sambo
by Helen Bannerman
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
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Waccabuc, New York, United States
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About This Item
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
A wonderfull book for children,to see and learn of other cultures.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Appledore Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1890
- Title
- The Story of Little Black Sambo
- Author
- Helen Bannerman
- Format/Binding
- Decorative Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Henry Altemus
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1918
- Keywords
- Rare African-American, Rare lack-Americana, Rare Americana, Rare Editions of Little Black Sambo
- Bookseller catalogs
- Americana;
Terms of Sale
Appledore Books, ABAA
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- Chipping
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- Spine
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- Cloth
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- Jacket
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