The only online music price guide for all prerecorded music formats. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition. I wish the book inner cover had not been written in but this price on the uncle remus book beats the cost of a like new condition. Walt disney uncle remus vinyl records and cds for sale. Jun 07, 20 uncle remus or to give it its original title, uncle remus. Uncle remus by joel chandler harris, paperback barnes. Little golden books have been treasured by children through the years. Limited to 1,000 copies printed at the thistle press and signed by the artist. This is a list of fictional characters in the book the complete tales of uncle remus. His songs and his sayings was published in late 1880 and received instant acclaim. Traditionally, they were the sons of rhea silvia, daughter of numitor, king of alba longa. Uncle remus, his songs and sayings by joel chandler, new and revised edition with one answered by a verified antique expert. Brer rabbit is causing trouble again for his fellow creatures brer fox, brer wolf, and the restthis time in an omnibus edition that brings together all the stories from tales of uncle remus, more tales of uncle remus, further tales of uncle remus. Apr 19, 2012 bachmanns tar baby controversy and the truth about brer rabbit the tar baby gets a bad rap posted by chris haire on thu, apr 19, 2012 at 3.
Valueyourmusic the 50 most valuable childrens vinyl. Make offer vintage little golden book uncle remus donald duck private eye rough. Uncle remus is a fictional storyteller who shares stories about brer rabbit, a trickster who is often opposed by brer fox and brer bear. With that said, the reason they are valuable is that they are not plentiful. I have a book, uncle remus, his songs and sayings, by joel. Browse todays selected uncle remus for sale, best offer and auction. The last three books written by joel chandler harris were published after his death which included uncle remus and the little boy 1910, uncle remus returns 1918, and seven tales of uncle remus 1948. Valueyourmusic free elvis presley music price guide. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Uncle remus, his songs and sayings by joel chandler, new and revised edition with one answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Further tales of uncle remus by lester, julius and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Banks should be in good working order to bring high values as well. Castiron mechanical banks have been popular with collectors for decades, and the prices prove it. Nights with uncle remus gathers seventyone of harriss most popular narratives, featuring african american trickster tales, etiological myths, sea island legends, and chilling ghost stories.
And the popular actor from the lethal weapon movies, danny glover, read an uncle remus audio book for children. At the time, harris said his purpose was not ethnology, or folklore analysis, but simply documentation. While this is not a book that will pass a current political correctness test, due to its use of labels for black folks which have gone out of polite conversation, uncle remus is a largely sympathetic look at postwar plantation life. Bachmanns tar baby controversy and the truth about brer rabbit the tar baby gets a bad rap posted by chris haire on thu, apr 19, 2012 at 3. For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book wouldnt be appropriate for auction, but it is a really nice book nonetheless. Walt disneys uncle remus stories a golden book goodreads.
Heritage book shop specializes in finding rare books and first editions. Walt disneys uncle remus stories by harris, joel chandler. Harris himself said that uncle remus was a sympathetic supplement to stowe s wonderful defense of slavery as it existed in the south. The stories themselves are tales of power, greed and love, plus the trickery told to a child and for children forever. Vintage little golden book uncle remus donald duck private eye rough. Be the first to ask a question about walt disneys uncle remus stories.
The tales, 185 in sum, became immensely popular among both black and white readers in the north and south. Within months, magazines across the country were reprinting his tales, and after more than 1,000 written requests for a collection, the first uncle remus book was published in november, 1880. Bachmanns tar baby controversy and the truth about brer. Jan 09, 20 good morning, welcome to just answer, my name is frank and i would be happy to assist you with your question. His songs and his sayings, with the bulk of my feelings weighing toward the negative side of the spectrum. Large book portfolio with 53 illustrations complete, including table of contents and frontspiece illustrations by a. The classic cover art depicting favorite disney characters and the original soundtrack recordings on their original media type is irresistible. Walt disneys uncle remus stories marion palmer, joel chandler harris, al dempster, bill justice on. Good morning, welcome to just answer, my name is frank and i would be happy to assist you with your question. Generally speaking market value for rare or collectible books lies with the first editions, signed works by significant authors, original artwork and the like. Remus was originally a fictional character in a newspaper. Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear. Harris was a journalist in postreconstruction atlanta, and he produced seven uncle remus books. Harris defines many of the stereotypes of the africanamerican people, including dialect and slavery themes.
Valueyourmusic free price guide for rare vinyl records. In the 21st century, this book can be tough to get through, for at least two reasons. The development and reception of joel chandler harris writing. Your copies of treasure island and uncle remus are of very modest value but. The romans ways of lifeespecially the traditional values of roman society, the nature of the roman family, and the religious ideas and practices of roman public and private lifeprovide the basic context in which the people and events of roman history must be studied if we are to try to understand the romans on their own terms. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. As vinyl has made a comeback, vintage disney vinyl released before 1968 has soared in its attraction to collectors. Its been more than a hundred years since the publication of the first uncle remus book, and it was in 1955 that all of the delightful and inimitable tales of brer rabbit, brer fox, brer bear, and brer wolf were gathered together in one volume. Uncle remus or to give it its original title, uncle remus. If you are looking for your own disney records, you can find them on ebay. The stories of uncle remus visitor daddy jack often also include unnamed stock roles such as a daughter, a foolish bird, a man, a mother, a snake, a wise bird, and a witch. Your 1921 new revised edition of uncle remus, his songs and sayings by joel chandler harris illustrated by a.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good. Jul 01, 2010 uncle remus borrowed the west african version, zomo the hare, but he could as easily have been loki, coyote, the japanese badger. Weve compiled a list of items for sale at and other vendors. Uncle remus by joel chandler harris free at loyal books. Uncle remus, joel chandler harris uncle remus is a collection of africanamerican stories, songs and oral folklore collected by joel chandler harris.
Three tales relate the adventures of brer rabbit and his adversaries brer fox. Published in 1973, this contains a subset of the stories of the complete tales of uncle remus above. Find uncle remus returns by harris, joel chandler at biblio. Search our archive of elvis presley items sold at auctions. Bearing a striking resemblance to aesop of aesops fables fame, american author joel chandler harris uncle remus is also a former slave who loves to tell simple and pithy stories. This incredible first edition meets all the first edition points. Im somewhat ambivalent about joel chandler harriss uncle remus. Harris, a native of eatonton, was a literary comedian, new south journalist, amateur folklorist, southern localcolor writer, and childrens author. Looking for the value of a vinyl record, cd, cassette or any other music format.
Antique book uncle remus by harris, 1880, 1895 exc. Frost and published by grosset and dunlap in new york would value between 5085 dollars, based on the overall condition as well as the regional demand. Frost and published by grosset and dunlap in new york would value between 5085 dollars, based on the overall condition as well as the. Uncle remus the complete guide this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. The illustrations are of hunting, country life, bicycling, golf, musicians, and fishing. No matter where he was borne he became brother rabbit. Browse todays selected uncle remus book for sale, best offer and auction. Sometimes artelisted can decide to coordinate shipping with a third party between buyer and contractor.
Its been more than a hundred years since the publication of the first uncle remus book, and it was in 1955 that all of the delightful and. Auction values tend to be at about 50% of moderate retail, so it is a book with value. Collectors value original condition more than anything when it comes to these pieces, just as with hubley toys and cast iron door stops. A lot has changed since little golden books became a staple of childhood 75 years ago this year 2017, but they remain some of the most popular childrens books ever published, as demonstrated in a recent ten things you didnt know column.
Remus, the old storyteller, is wise, perceptive, imaginative, poetic and gifted with a sly sense of humor. More recently, editor julius lester rewrote number of uncle remus stories and added a few of his own in plain english. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Alternative answer brer rabbit is the main character from the uncle remus stories, and from the later adaptation of this jole.
Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Uncle remus is the fictional title character and narrator of a collection of black american folktales compiled and adapted by joel chandler harris and published in book form in 1881. The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. Information and translations of uncle remus in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. This first edition by joel chandler harris is available at bauman rare books. Roman values, the family, and religion ancient rome. Valueyourmusic price guide for rare vinyl records, cds. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The stories of uncle remus visitor daddy jack often also include unnamed stock roles such as a daughter, a foolish bird, a man, a. With over 45 years of experience we look forward to helping you build your library. His songs and sayings 1880 and elsewhere, are based upon folklore and are told by the venerable family servant to a little boy on a georgia plantation. Uncle remus and brer rabbit by joel chandler harris free.
Thinking about this book alongside more contemporary adaptations is worth. Walt disneys uncle remus hc 1946 golden press a little golden. They are known for their sweet stories, whimsical illustrations, and affordability. Guide to identifying and valuing vintage mechanical banks. Uncle remus, his songs and sayings by joel chandler harris, new and revised edition with one hundred and twelve illustrations by a. Your copies of treasure island and uncle remus are of very modest value but definitely worth a read or reread.
As a result, they are sought after by childrens book collectors, and in many cases, their value has increased greatly. Told through the distinct voices of four slave storytellers, indispensable tales like the moon in the millpond and other brer rabbit stories have. For more than a hundred years, the tales of joel chandler harris have entertained and influenced both readers and writers. Alternative answer brer rabbit is the main character from the uncle remus stories, and. The complete tales of uncle remus by joel chandler harris. Rheas uncle, amulius, tried to have the infants drowned in the tiber river, but they survived and were kept alive by a shewolf. The author does not assume responsibility for any losses that are the result of consulting this guide.
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