Reprint of the original 1899, London edition, featuring the ABCs portrayed in wonderful and whimsical style. -- 12 pages, including covers, in new condition. Flex covers, cloth binding. (this is not a rag book) -- Replica/reprint published by Library Archive Services Co. (undated) Circa 1998. A delightful look at an early pictorial children's reader, about learning to read, building proficiency, and enjoying good old fashion satire, featuring strictly people of color, Afro-centric. Paper / Soft cover reprint edition in very good condition, flex covers, cloth bound, a sturdy book. Overall good copy, and wonderful book. It would make a great gift for the fan in your life, even if that's you. Clean and Unmarked Text. Very Good condition. Text is in English. Reproduced in black/white and color, same as original issue. -- Defects: None found. **Some of the text is small, so it's a little hard to read. Modern, undated replica. -- NEW facsimile edition Additional Details ------------------------------ Bullet point: New, modern reprint of the original book.For study of racial history in the United States. The book was originally published in 1899 and features famous illustrator Louise Quarles and Willard Bonte. This ABCs book features period clothing of the era and pictorial humor. -- Today this material is considered "racist" and is being sold here for historical study/reference Product description: Reprint of the original 1899, London edition, featuring the ABCs portrayed in wonderful and whimsical style. -- 12 pages, including covers, in new condition. Flex covers, cloth binding. (this is not a rag book) -- Replica/reprint published by Library Archive Services Co. (undated) Circa 1998. A delightful look at an early pictorial children's reader, about learning to read, building proficiency, and enjoying good old fashion satire, featuring strictly people of color, Afro-centric. Paper / Soft cover reprint edition in very good condition, flex covers, cloth bound, a sturdy book. Overall good copy, and wonderful book. It would make a great gift for the fan in your life, even if that's you. Clean and Unmarked Text. Very Good condition. Text is in English. Reproduced in black/white and color, same as original issue. -- Defects: None found. **Some of the text is small, so it's a little hard to read. Modern, undated replica. -- NEW facsimile edition Item name: BOOK: My Honey ABC : Father Tuck's Indestructible Calico Book. A modern reprint of the original 1899 children's rag book by Louise Quarles Bonte, Willard Bonte illustrators. (REPLICA of Raphael Tuck and Sons, publishers. Warning, content may be considered offensive or racist. Sold for historical study purposes only. old fashion satire, featuring strictly people of color, Afro-centric. Black Americana, Gullah Language, Children's literature)