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Title: The Story of Little Black Sambo
Author: Bannerman, Helen Description: [xiv], 113, [1] pp. Color illustrations. Text and illustrations printed on one side only. (16mo) 5x3, original green cloth. Fourth Edition.Often considered racially offensive to African Americans, though Sambo was actually an East Indian. The Dumpy Books for Children, No. 4, with series ad facing title listing six titles. Heading: Place Published: London Publisher: Grant Richards Date Published: 1900 Please note: This is a two day auction running Thursday 12/11 and Friday 12/12. Invoices will not be available before Monday 12/15. Condition reportSome light soiling to cloth, binding a bit shaken; gift inscription on title page dated 1900; else very good.
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