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First edition, first printing. The original manuscript was in the author's native French, but it was both written and published in America, the English and French editions appearing in April 1943, perhaps simultaneously. It was the author's most successful work, selling an estimated 140 million copies worldwide. Quarto (215 x 175 mm). Finely bound by the Chelsea Bindery in dark blue morocco, spine and front board lettered in silver holographic foil, wraparound of the Little Prince standing on the moon, twin rule to turn-ins gilt, burgundy endpapers, gilt edges. Illustrated throughout by the author. A fine copy.

The Little Prince, written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, is a poignant tale of love and loss, centered around a young prince who travels from planet to planet, exploring themes of loneliness, friendship, and the essence of life. It remains a timeless classic cherished by readers of all ages.