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Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White First Edition, First Printing, 1952
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This exceedingly rare hardcover first edition, first printing of E.B. White's timeless classic, "Charlotte's Web" is a literary classic and trophy for the book collector.
The book itself is in good condition. One corner of the hardcover has a dent. There is a pencil mark on one of the first interior pages, signs of wear and light discoloration, commensurate with age. The dust jacket, illustrated by Garth Williams, is slightly later than the book itself. The “I-B” you see printed on the copyright page is a date code used by the original publisher, Harper & Brothers.
"Charlotte's Web" is not just a book, but a piece of literary history. Its tale of friendship, love, and life's fleeting nature continues to touch hearts decades after its first publication on October 15, 1952. More than 45,000,000 copies of this book have been sold after what can only be a staggeringly-high number of printings. Owning a first edition, first printing copy of this iconic children's book is owning a piece of history.
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- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Other
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- Date of Manufacture:1952
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: Dust jacket from a slightly later edition. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Southbury, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9090239203112
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