Freedom, a Fable. A Curious Interpretation of the Wit of a Negress in Troubled Times.

WALKER, Kara.

Published by Santa Monica: The Peter Norton Family, Benefactors, 1997

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First edition, first printing, limited to 4,000 copies. Walker's tale addresses the persistence of negative stereotypes that emerged in the minstrel shows, novels, and artworks of the 18th and 19th centuries. Each year the Peter Norton family commissions an art edition to celebrate the Christmas season and holidays. Quarto. Illustrated throughout with laser cut pop-up silhouettes by Walker on black 65lb Curtis Tuscan Antique Cover paper. Original brown bonded leather, lettering to spine and device to front cover blind-stamped, text printed on 130lb Classic Crest Cover paper. With accompanying Christmas card. Very minor rubbing to corners, light creasing to first fold-out, otherwise a bright, clean copy. Seller Inventory # 170388

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Title: Freedom, a Fable. A Curious Interpretation ...

Publisher: Santa Monica: The Peter Norton Family, Benefactors, 1997

Edition: 1st Edition

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