What is Little Black Sambo worth?
The Story of Little Black Sambo – Price Estimate: $3000 – $5000.
How do I know if a book is rare?
To be considered rare, a book must be more than just scarce; it must be scarce relative to the demand for it. Beginning collectors often assume that because a book is very old it must be worth a great deal of money.
How much is a copy of Little Black Sambo worth?
The 1921 Altemus edition has a value of $150 in very good condition, the modern reprint a value around $30, and the Platt and Munk edition $75-$85. Add another 10 to 15 percent if the book still has its dust jacket.
How many pages are in the 1921 edition of Little Black Sambo?
The modern reprint has 61 pages, measures 4 inches by 5 inches and has no date of publication. The 1921 Altemus edition has 64 pages plus four pages of advertising. The 1921 edition and modern reprint edition feature Bannerman’s illustrations.
What kind of items are in Black Sambo?
Pair of handmade cloth dolls. 12″ Black/white topsy-turvy with all hand embroidered three dimentional features. Wool (?) hair. All original clothing. Black Americana items, to include two painted Black Americana items, to include two painted spelter kids on a chamber pot, 6 1/4” h., a Little Black Sambo book, and a Coon Chicken Inn menu.
Where did the story of Little Black Sambo take place?
Q — I own a copy of “The Story of Little Black Sambo,” a little black boy who wore a beautiful red coat and a pair of blue trousers. I grew up in Hawaii and remember reading the book as a child.
The 1921 Altemus edition has a value of $150 in very good condition, the modern reprint a value around $30, and the Platt and Munk edition $75-$85. Add another 10 to 15 percent if the book still has its dust jacket.
The modern reprint has 61 pages, measures 4 inches by 5 inches and has no date of publication. The 1921 Altemus edition has 64 pages plus four pages of advertising. The 1921 edition and modern reprint edition feature Bannerman’s illustrations.
Pair of handmade cloth dolls. 12″ Black/white topsy-turvy with all hand embroidered three dimentional features. Wool (?) hair. All original clothing. Black Americana items, to include two painted Black Americana items, to include two painted spelter kids on a chamber pot, 6 1/4” h., a Little Black Sambo book, and a Coon Chicken Inn menu.
Q — I own a copy of “The Story of Little Black Sambo,” a little black boy who wore a beautiful red coat and a pair of blue trousers. I grew up in Hawaii and remember reading the book as a child.
