Billy Whiskers 1902 Popular Edition Antique Color Illustration
$ 10.56
Description
Billy Whiskers 1902 Popular Edition Antique Color Illustration. The book is illustrated by W. H. Fry and includes the color frontispiece illustration as well as black-and-white interior illustrations, all intact. Up for sale is an original 1902 Popular Edition of Billy Whiskers by Frances Trego Montgomery, published by The Saalfield Publishing Company of Akron, Ohio and Chicago. This is the first and most iconic volume in a series that went on to sell over one million copies — as proudly noted on the cover itself — making it a genuine piece of American children’s literary history, now over 120 years old. The book is illustrated by W. H. Fry and includes the color frontispiece illustration as well as black-and-white interior illustrations, all intact. Inside the front cover is a charming handwritten Christmas gift inscription, adding a wonderful layer of personal history and provenance to the piece. Condition: Poor/Fair — AS-IS. The spine is severely damaged and the binding is heavily worn. The cover shows significant wear, chipping, and soiling. Interior pages appear intact and readable. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing — what you see is what you get, and I am happy to answer any questions. A great display piece for lovers of early 20th century Americana, antique children’s books, or vintage goat-related ephemera (yes, that’s a niche — and it’s a passionate one!). Shipping via USPS Media Mail.
