Little Black Sambo The Gingerbread Man And Titty Mouse And Tatty Mouse Appraisal

Little Black Sambo, The Gingerbread Man, and Titty Mouse and Tatty Mouse by Rand McNally & Company

This is an antique or vintage children's storybook title page, published by Rand McNally & Company, Chicago. The book includes three distinct stories: 'Little Black Sambo', 'The Gingerbread Man', and 'Titty Mouse and Tatty Mouse'. The page is printed on off-white paper that shows significant signs of age and wear. Notable condition issues include foxing (small brown spots), staining on the right edge, and significant dark residue or damage along the left gutter/binding area where the page meets the spine. There is a small line illustration in the center featuring two figures in a stylized, early 20th-century fashion. The typography is a clean sans-serif and serif mix typical of mid-century mass-market children's publishing. The 'Printed in U.S.A.' mark is visible in the bottom left corner. Based on the publisher and typography, this likely dates from the 1920s to the 1950s. The binding appears to be a red-toned cloth or paper-covered board visible at the edge. The presence of 'Little Black Sambo' reflects historical children's literature that is now considered highly controversial and culturally sensitive. The overall condition is poor to fair due to the visible structural damage and heavy staining.