Turky Trott and the Black Santa

Scarce & unique contribution to African-American literature, being one of the first books (in 1942) to picture a Black Santa Claus & a large cast of black characters (though they do all speak in dialect, are illustrated with what are now considered stereotypical caricatures, & the story resorts to standardized tropes involving white beneficence & largess). Beloved by children of all races to whom it was read by their teachers, it is a lovely story about family, community, & encouraging young talent. In 44 pages, unpaginated, this is a FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from 1942. Hardcover octvo (7.75" x 9.25") has orange cloth-covered boards stamped with black-brown illustration & lettering to front cover. Condition is VG: light surface soiling & rubbing to extremities, bumping to corners & both ends of spine, with slight cloth fraying. Stitched binding is secure, but loosening, front hinge starting. Pages are off-white with mild tanning, heavier to edges, but completely unmarked. No DJ. Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends, & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: The Platt & Munk Co. Inc.

Year: 1942

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

GargoyleBooks

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Country: United States