Description: ***RARE true first edition, first printing, first state of this children’s classic. In better condition than normally found!*** The Story of Little Black Sambo by Helen Bannerman Overall condition: VERY GOOD Published in 1900 by Frederick A. Stoked in New York. First edition, first printing, first state as indicated by: 1. Green umbrella in pictorial cover image (not yellow or another color) 2. Blue top cover font to match blue pants - cover image (black font used for second issue, etc.) 3. Beige cloth spine (red and other colors used for later issues/states). In original boards with top and bottom cover pictorial boards of Little Black Sambo in fancy attire holding an umbrella. Small octavo, 5.25” x 3.5”, 56 pages, 27 color illustrations. Collated and complete. The Story of Little Black Sambo is a children's book written and illustrated by Scottish author Helen Bannerman. As one in a series of small-format books called The Dumpy Books for Children, the story was popular for more than half a century. Contemporary critics observed that Bannerman presented one of the first black heroes in children's literature and regarded the book as positively portraying black characters in both the text and pictures, especially in comparison to books of that era that depicted black people as simple and uncivilised. However, it became an object of allegations of racism in the mid-20th century due to the names of the characters being racial slurs for dark-skinned people, and the fact that the illustrations were, as Langston Hughes expressed it, in the pickaninny style. In more recent editions, both text and illustrations have undergone considerable revision. Condition info: In Very Good antiquarian condition for a 124-year-old children’s book. Spine is tight, firm hinges and joints (quite scarce for this title!). Front cover still quite colorful with only light rubbing (scarce). Rubbing and some soiling to boards, particularly the back cover. Rubbed extremities and some perimeter chipping to paper paste downs on covers. No writing or scribbling from children, no former owner stickers or bookplates. Smudges and spots of occasional foxing and signs of handling throughout. A few pages with some creases. Please see pictures as they are an important part of the condition description. More pictures and info available upon request. Book will ship fully insured with signature required upon receipt for your protection. As a fellow book collector, I know how frustrating it can be when items aren’t accurately described or poorly packaged for shipping. That is why I (1) take a lot of pictures and try to describe condition issues as accurately as possible and (2) pack your book purchases with the utmost care before shipping. I have been selling and buying on eBay for over 10 years and have a 100% satisfaction rating, and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee 30-day return policy. Please follow me as I have thousands of highly collectible books to list in the coming weeks and months!
Price: 1495 USD
Location: Litchfield Park, Arizona
End Time: 2024-11-08T21:44:15.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Cloth
Place of Publication: New York
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated, 1st Edition
Author: Helen Bannerman
Publisher: Frederick A. Stokes
Topic: Literature
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Children's
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1900
