Rare Antique Post Civil War, African American Slave Fiction 1869: PLANTATION JIM
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:3827408 |
Copyright 1869 by Clark & Friske. Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry.
Remarkable children's fiction book about a young freed slave named Jim and his life, struggles and successes in a new life after the Civil War ended.
Green bound hardback book published as part of the 'Pure Gold Series' of the Rustic Library.... Measures approximately 4 1/4" x 6 1/4" x 1/2". Writing inside cover and side page. Last page (unprinted) is torn. 96 pages. One illustration. Binding feels loose.
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