Books

First edition, first issue, with 'First Edition I-B' on copyright page; 8vo; illustrations by Garth Williams, internally fine; publisher's beige cloth, lettered in blue and black on spine and upper cover, illustrated blue endpapers, with original first issue pictorial dustjacket (priced '$2.50' on upper inside flap); a fine copy. The classic children's story of Fern and her favourite pig. A Newbery Honor book for 1953 and winner (along with White's Stuart Little) of the 1970 Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal.

"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.