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Antique Books International, Savannah, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 19 January 2011
All but unattainable antique Black childrens book. Although dated in some respects (this is the original 1946 First edition), the book does not contain dialect and shows the young Black main character - Billy Bates, in a positive light: "Billy Bates", by Mabel Garrett Wagner, New York: Friendship Press, 1946, First printing in original wraps as issued. Measures 7 1/2" X 8 3/4", 54 pages copiously illustrated with black and white photos. In as-found condition with wear at extremities but overall a nice representation. A scarce book and the only 1946 First edition available Worldwide. Seller Inventory # 5764
Title: Billy Bates
Publisher: Friendship Press
Publication Date: 1946
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 1st Edition
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Fine. Second printing. Small quarto. 54, [2]pp. Illustrated from photographs. Illustrated wrappers. A little rubbing along the spine, else near fine. Picture story for children about a young Black boy. Seller Inventory # 564112
Quantity: 1 available