1912 Billy Whiskers in an Aeroplane Montgomery Saalfield HC 6 Color Plates For Sale

Antique 1912 Billy Whiskers in an Aeroplane by Frances Trego Montgomery, illustrated by Constance White and published by The Saalfield Publishing Company. Volume 13 in the Billy Whiskers series.Complete with all 6 full-page color illustrations listed in the book. The color plates remain especially attractive and are a wonderful feature of this early children\'s book. Additional black-and-white illustrations appear throughout the text.Copyright page is dated 1912.Condition: Antique/pre-owned condition with age-related wear. The illustrated cloth covers show discoloration, rubbing/soiling, fading, and wear along the edges and corners. Page edges show age toning and areas of spotting/discoloration. Previous-owner handwriting/inscription is present on the front endpaper. Interior pages remain attractive overall, and all six full-page color plates are present. Binding appears intact. No dust jacket is present.Please review all photos carefully for the exact condition and details.Approximate size: 7 1/2\" wide × a little over 9\" tall × approximately 1\" thick.Weight: approximately 1 lb 2 oz.A wonderful 1912 children\'s book with early aviation subject matter, decorative illustrated cloth binding, and a complete set of six color plates by Constance White.