Verlag: Nubian Press, Inc. / (Printed By Harris Press, Printers, Lithographers), New York, 1971
Anbieter: Scott Emerson Books, ABAA, El Cajon, CA, USA
Erstausgabe
Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Illustrated by Robert S. Pious (illustrator). First Edition. Illustrated quarto white cloth. With the loose, printed half-band to the lower front cover. The book is completely unmarked and very tight. Nearly fine. The price is blacked out on the band. A short former owner inscription to the lower, front pastedown. With a later, clear mylar protector. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall.
Verlag: Nubian Press, Inc. / (Printed by Harris Press, Printers, Lithographers), New York, 1971
Anbieter: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, USA
Erstausgabe
Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. First edition. Edited by Clarence L. Holte. Illustrated by Robert S. Pious. Designed by Louise E. Jefferson. Quarto. 64pp. White pictorial cloth. Illustrated throughout, in color by African-American artist Robert S. Pious. A fine, unused copy in publisher's unprinted clear plastic wrap-around dust jacket as issued, the dust jacket is lightly soiled with a small sticker mark, near fine. *OCLC* locates five holdings. Holte was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1909. He was a pioneering specialist in ethnic markets, a bibliophile, publisher, and the founder of the Nubian Press. Designed by Louise E. Jefferson, African-American artist, photographer and designer who was a founding member of the Harlem Artists Guild, and was considered a pioneer among African-American women in the publishing industry. The first book published by the Nubian Press. Devoted to African-American children, the text includes a preface by Clarence Holte and an introduction by Dr. Frederick C. Green, who emphasizes the importance of parents as good role models, to promote pride in race, in order to instill self-esteem, and to "Counteract the destructive impact of a hostile and racist environment.". Text provides places for entries and details about the baby's development during the first seven years, including doctor's visits, anecdotes, photographs, etc. Each page also prints an African proverb, quotation, or excerpts from the writings of noted African-American authors, including Georgia Douglas Johnson, Phillis Wheatley, Jessie Fauset, Paul Laurence Dunbar et al. Last leaf of text prints a "Suggested Reading List," including books by Jacob Lawrence, Langston Hughes et al. Laid into the book is publisher's illustrated promotional slip, stating, "Pride of race, the assurance that we are all 'somebody,' is the frame of reference within which this beautiful volume was conceived. I am proud to contribute to its text [signed in facsimile] Frederick C. Green, M.D. July 7, 1971" [single sheet of yellow paper, oblong octavo, reproducing a photograph of Dr. Green].