[BUSINESS]. Black Buyer's Guide to Stores and Services in Philadelphia 1968. Philadelphia: Black Buyer's Guide, [1967-1968].
Sale 1118 - African Americana
Feb 28, 2023
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$300 -
$400
Sold for $410
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[BUSINESS]. Black Buyer's Guide to Stores and Services in Philadelphia 1968. Philadelphia: Black Buyer's Guide, [1967-1968].
4to (10 3/4 x 8 1/2 in.). Original wrappers (soiling).
FIRST EDITION and first annual issued directory of Black businesses in the Philadelphia area. The introduction focuses on the community-focused goal: "it is essential that we support all of our people who are in business. When you buy Black you help to make the Black community stronger because the money stays in Black hands longer! This is the first step in creating the Black Economic Power which will lead to a strong and self-sufficient Black community." Additionally, the authors promise expanded listings in future editions. Library listings indicate that guides in 1969 and 1970. The guide includes a range of businesses including "African-Inspired Custom Wear" and "African Gifts". A professional section lists Black lawyers, doctors, and dentists. RARE: OCLC lists only 5 copies.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
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