A Sardine and a Cracker: A Collection of Verse--Terse, Worse, Wise, and Otherwise

Dale Wimbrow, The "Mississippi Minstrel" [Association Copy, Inscribed to industrialist Alonzo Decker]

Published by Washburn Printing, Charlotte, NC, 1931

About this Item

Scarce. Illustrated wrappers. Dale Wimbrow was a radio artist, hobo poet, and journalist active from 1920s-50s. Book is a collection of verse lyrics w/illustrations. There are four interesting inscriptions by the author that shed light on Wimbrow's biography, including a presentation to Alonzo Decker, co-founder of Black and Decker; another note that says "Remember me Mr. Decker;" another that states that Wimbrow was a former factory representative at Black and Decker; and one that places Wimbrow actively in Oklahoma and Texas in the 1930s. 8vo. 67 pp. Illus., photo. Smudging to covers and vertical damp-stain on pages (see photos). Ships fast with tracking.

Seller Inventory # S1-AB-035

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Sardine and a Cracker: A Collection of Verse--Terse, Worse, Wise, and Otherwise
• Publisher: Washburn Printing, Charlotte, NC
• Publication Date: 1931
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fair
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Americana
  • Railroads, Rivers & Canals
  • Songbook