Language: English
Published by Harper & Brothers, 1954
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. The Second Tree from the Corner - E. B. White Signed First Edition 1st 1954 A collection of stories, poems, and essays from the beloved New Yorker writer, humorist, and farmer-philosopher best known for his children's books Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little. This is the true first signed limited edition, one of 500 copies presented to friends in the book trade. Very good book and jacket, very small, faint dampstain to tail edge of front board, small open tears to jacket spine end joints and fore-edge corners, rubbing to extremities, a few other small nicks and closed tears to jacket edges. pp. [6],[v-xiv],[2],3-253,[5]. signed by author or artist.
Language: English
Published by Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York, 1954
Seller: R. Siedlecki Vintage Books -- Collectible Bookseller, Roswell, GA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. [1954] FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER AND DUSTJACKET. THIS IS ONE OF FIVE HUNDRED COPIES OF THE FIRST EDITION, SPECIALLY SIGNED "ERW" FOR PRESENTATION TO FRIENDS IN THE BOOK TRADE, OF THE AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER. Scarce. Three-quarter binding, yellow lettering, deckled fore-edge (to give book a quality look), 253 pages. Condition of binding: Light age wear. Endpapers: Foxing, age toning. Else, overall Very Good. Text is clean, clear, very readable. Dustjacket: Lightly age darken, light soiling. Chips, short tears to extremities. Else, overall, Good. Price intact on flap. According to the publisher, this is E.B. White's collection of stories, poems, sketches, parodies, essays, and comments, covering the past, the present, the future, the city and the country. Here are favorites such as "The Song of the Queen Bee," "The Morning of the Day They Did It," and "Death of a Pig." All the material in the collection appears for the first time in book form. A highly collectible book. Uncommon. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.