{"product_id":"uncle-remus-1928-joel-chandler-harris-ab-frost-illustrated-book","title":"Vintage 1928 Uncle Remus His Songs and His Sayings A B Frost Illustrated Book Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a well preserved \u003cb\u003e1928 edition of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUncle Remus: His Songs and His Sayings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e by \u003cb\u003eJoel Chandler Harris\u003c\/b\u003e, published by \u003cb\u003eD. Appleton and Company, New York and London\u003c\/b\u003e, and illustrated by \u003cb\u003eA. B. Frost\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is the \u003cb\u003eNew and Revised Edition\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring \u003cb\u003e112 illustrations by A. B. Frost\u003c\/b\u003e, including full-page plates and numerous illustrations incorporated into the text. Originally published in 1880, \u003ci\u003eUncle Remus\u003c\/i\u003e is a significant work of 19th-century American literature, presenting traditional folktales featuring Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, Brer Wolf and other characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in striking \u003cb\u003ebright red cloth\u003c\/b\u003e, with gilt lettering and elaborate pictorial decoration on the front cover. Two suspended baskets containing animal characters form the distinctive cover design, while the spine is decorated with gilt lettering and a small animal illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf particular interest is the \u003cb\u003eoriginal illustrated dust jacket\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring a reproduction of an A. B. Frost illustration on the front, descriptive publisher's text on the rear and period advertising on the flaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior includes an illustrated title page dated \u003cb\u003e1928\u003c\/b\u003e, Harris's preface and dedication to A. B. Frost, and the complete collection of stories, songs and sayings. The illustrations are particularly appealing, ranging from detailed full-page compositions to smaller drawings integrated into the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Joel Chandler Harris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrator: A. B. Frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: D. Appleton and Company, New York and London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: 1928\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: New and Revised Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover, red pictorial cloth with gilt decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations: 112\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePagination: 265 numbered pages, plus preliminary pages and plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Approximately 7 3\/4 × 5 1\/2 inches (please confirm)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNear Fine book in a Good original dust jacket.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red cloth binding is exceptionally well preserved, retaining its vivid colour and bright gilt decoration. The interior is clean and well maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original dust jacket shows rubbing, surface soiling and age-related wear, including small edge tears and a tear at the lower front edge. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed assessment of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a historical literary work containing language and racial stereotypes characteristic of its period, some of which may be offensive to modern readers. It is offered for its literary, historical and illustrative significance.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67733546893417,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Uncle-Remus-Book.jpg?v=1792531121","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/products\/uncle-remus-1928-joel-chandler-harris-ab-frost-illustrated-book","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}