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Billy Whiskers At The Fair By F.G. Wheeler HB 1909 1st ed [Book Was Restored]. (This book is intact and is now in good condition. The text block was resewn. The endpapers had to be replaced. A few of the pages of text block including the title page are uneven. ). "Billy Whiskers At The Fair" by F.G. Wheeler is a rare 1909 first edition children's book that has been beautifully restored. Published by Saalfield Publishing Company in Akron, Ohio, the hardcover book features charming illustrations by Arthur DeBebian. Set in North America, the story follows the adventures of the character family, Billy Whiskers, in an engaging and educational tale that is sure to delight readers of all ages. This special piece of American literary history is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of antique and collectible books. (This book is intact and is now in good condition. There was a considerable amount of damage done to this book resulting in the book being restored. The outer edges of this hardback book have some visible wear and tear on outside front and back. The text block was resewn. The spine had to be completely replaced using new book cloth. The endpapers had to be replaced. A few of the pages of text block including the title page are uneven. The text block was trimmed and still uneven. In the end when the book was put back together everything seemed to fall into place and we were able to save another book. See pictures, Thanks for viewing)