a HERO aint nothin' but a Sandwich by Alice Childress (1973) 1st HC Edition [Banned]

a HERO ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich 

by Alice Childress

NY. Coward, McCann & Geoghegan. 1973. 8'' x 5''. Hardcover. Orange cloth covered boards. 126 pages.  Former owner's name inside front cover, else a Fine copy. The pictorial dust jacket is unclipped ($5.95); illustrated by David Brown; shows a bit of sunning to spine; mild soil/foxing; off-setting inside DJ flap. Very Good+ or better, in protected sleeve. 

Offered here is a rare first edition and winner of the Coretta Scott King Award. This book was banned and cited in the Supreme Court case Island Trees School District v. Pico. Inspiration for the 1977 film of the same name about a young heroin addict.