Signs Is Signs 

by Royal Dixon

illustrated by L.S. Geer

Story vignettes about a black housekeeper raising 2 orphans "of means." B&W illustrations, both full page and inline. Author uses distorted spelling to give a feel of the African American vernacular of the early 20th century. Expected racial overtones for this vintage. 209 pages. 5.25 x 7.5 inches.

Royal Dixon (1885-1962) was an American author, animal rights activist and a member of the Americanization movement.

FIRST EDITION, published by: George W. Jacobs, Philadelphia, PA. 1915

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Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD condition.

• Red boards feature a B&W illustration sticker on front.
• Binding is firm and secure.
• Spine is slightly cocked with top overhang.
• Faded remnant of library sticker near tail of spine.
• Spine ends are bumped: head is firm, tail is softened.
• Covers exhibit some fading, light soiling and a few light stains.
• Some rubbing to perimeters, with a little fraying.
• Front hinge is cracked with stain at top.
• Hinge and head of spine may show signs of earlier professional tending.
• Illustrated pastedowns show portraits of 2 characters.
• Front pastedown is missing matching ffep, has a number in pencil, and creasing at right.
• Ffep has note in faint pencil.
• Interior is gently age toned with some light staining scattered throughout.
• Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• Ink at head of text block is mostly faded.
• Text block edges are a little dusty.
• Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear.
• CR20160101

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