A Business Primer for Negroes [Inscribed]

New York: William K. Bell Publications, 1948. Octavo (21cm); green cloth-covered boards, with titling stamped in gilt on spine; dustjacket; 198pp. Inscribed by author on verso of front endpaper: "For Stephen Crawford with best wishes William K. Bell". "Robert S. Smith" inked on front pastedown. Inked underlining and marks throughout with quote inked on rear endpaper, "Give the people what they want, not what you think they should have". Rubbing to spine ends and board edges; Good. Dustwrapper, unclipped (priced $2.50), spine-tanned, with shelf-soil, 1" tear to lower front panel, 3" tear to lower front spine fold, nick and 1" chip to spine panel, inked note to rear panel, tape mends to verso, and tiny chips and tears to extremities; Good. Provides background and observations of opportunities and shortcomings for African American men in business. [84735].