Books

"Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1952. First Edition. Printed first edition and publisher's code "1-B" on copyright page. Octavo. 184 pp. Illustrated by Garth Williams. Publisher's tan cloth with decorated lettering in blue and black. Lower corners just bumped. Endpapers illustrated with spiderweb design in blue and black; minor toning in gutter; pencil notation to rear free endpaper recto. Internally clean; light pencil notation to half-title, top edge slightly toned. Dust jacket unclipped with minor edgewear; chipping in head and foot of spine panel, spine sunned; toned overall. Housed in custom red cloth clamshell box with brown leather spine label stamped in gilt and blind; box with small penmark on upper board and a few small scratches overall. Very good.

"Charlotte's Web" is the story of a young pig named Wilbur who is saved from the fate of being slaughtered by the clever weaving of a spider named Charlotte. Written by E.B. White and published in 1952 by Harper & Brothers, it's a compelling children's novel that showcases the values of friendship and compassion. Over the years, it has become one of the most acclaimed children's books of all time, frequently taught in schools and cherished by readers of all ages.