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Ten Little Nigger Boys by (Valentine's); Anon

by (Valentine's); Anon

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Ten Little Nigger Boys

by (Valentine's); Anon

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  • Paperback
Dundee:London:Montreal: Valentine & Sons [circa 1913], 1st Edition. (Mass market paperback) Near fine. Unpaginated, illus. Shape / moveable book approx 9 X 8". The cover of this edition in the rocker shape shows 4 of the lads aboard the "Saucy Sue", mainsail set. Beautiful condition - small neat inscription on blank rear card cover. Valentine's Rocker Books - B227..
  • Bookseller Spafford Books CA (CA)
  • Format/Binding Paperback
  • Book Condition Used
  • Quantity Available 1
  • Binding Paperback
  • Publisher Valentine & Sons
  • Place of Publication Dundee:London:Montreal
  • Keywords Illustrated Books, Black Studies, Juvenile

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TEN LITTLE NIGGER BOYS

  • Used
  • very good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Paperback
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1
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London: Juvenile Productions Softcover; small square 4to; unpaginated. Rare. No date [1930s, 1940s?]. A unique cultural item, part of the Americas' and the U.K.'s history of racism. A picture and rhyme book derivative of the folk song "Ten Little Indians", purportedly adapted by Frank J. Green. This book's rhyme became popular in minstrel shows for decades. This text was the inspiration for Agatha Christie's novel of the same name, later retitled "Then There Were None". Stapled booklet in colour card covers. One staple rusting. Booklet in colour, some 20 pages overall. Ten in full colour, ten in b&w and orange. Lightly soiled and yellowed, else in nice condition. VG. Softcover. Very Good.
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$258.75