Happy Darkies.
Printed in the UK. Thomas Nelson and Sons. ND [c. early 1900s]. No edition marks. Apparent first. Softcover: side stapled illustrated paper wrap. 4to. Unpaginated [ 8 leaves and printed on the inside of the wrap; 18 pp]. Illustrated entirely throughout with monochrome and full colour plates. Illustrators include E. H. Stewart, Rosa C. Petherick, and A. D. A book of children's poems centered around a group of African American kids. The terms used, while offensive today, were common at the time this book was printed. Lightly soiled with leaves 2, 3, 6, 7 damaged. Colours still bright and text legible. Binding still strong and square. Wrap is very worn/creased with cracks at the top and bottom of the spine. Fair. Item #68007
Price: $725.00