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New York: Harper & Brothers, 1945. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. First edition. Pictures by Garth Williams. Octavo. 131pp. Pictorial cloth. A fine copy in very near fine, first issue dust jacket with correct price on front flap intact, a short, closed tear on the front panel and a tiny barely visible nick in the front gutter. White's first book for children. A very attractive copy of a classic of children's literature.

Stuart Little is a children's novel written by E.B. White, first published in 1945 by Harper & Brothers. The story follows a small, anthropomorphic mouse born to a human family, and chronicles his adventures in New York City. The character of Stuart Little was based on a dream White had. The novel's realistic New York City setting and anthropomorphized characters make it a distinctive example of American children's literature. Garth Williams provided the book's original illustrations, which contributed to its charm and success.