The Heathen Chinee
by Joseph Hull
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Toned, one small water stain to plate 9, else fine. Lacking original printed wrapper. Plate 7 appears to be from a different pri
- Seller
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Tolland, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
[Chicago, Illinois]: Western News Co, 1870. Toned, one small water stain to plate 9, else fine. Lacking original printed wrapper. Plate 7 appears to be from a different printing.. First printing of "The Heathen Chinee", subtitled "Plain Language from Truthful James", a series of nine (9) lithographic plates based on the narrative poem by Bret Harte (1836-1902). Steeped in Anti-Chinese sentiment, the plates tell the story of a Chinese immigrant named "Ah Sin" who cheats at cards, instigating a violent mob. Plate No. 6 summarizes the overall message of the tale: "We are ruined by Chinese cheap labor". Each plate measures approx. 7.25" by 5.5"; versos blank. Lacking original printed wrapper. OCLC - 7 (Mar 2022). Ironically, Bret Harte (1836-1902) opposed Anti-Chinese sentiment publicly in the 1860s. One reading of "The Heathen Chinee" argues that, as the white men are cheating too, the message is more ambiguous than it appears.
Institutional sale only - to be contextualized for educational purposes.
Institutional sale only - to be contextualized for educational purposes.
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- Bookseller
- Eclectibles (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 22004208
- Title
- The Heathen Chinee
- Author
- Joseph Hull
- Book Condition
- Used - Toned, one small water stain to plate 9, else fine. Lacking original printed wrapper. Plate 7 appears to be from a different pri
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Western News Co
- Place of Publication
- [Chicago, Illinois]
- Date Published
- 1870
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Stereotypes and Racism, Lithography, Anti-Chinese Sentiment, American West
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Eclectibles
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Tolland, Connecticut
About Eclectibles
As our name implies we provide diverse offerings of ephemera and related items. Some areas of note are childhood ephemera and books, social history and women's history, visual culture, advertising in America, historical memorabilia, made by hand, transformation material and the study of childhood. As a member of the Appraisers Association of America, I also provide appraisal services in our areas of expertise with a focus on large collections.
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