Charlotte's Web is the classic children's story by E B White. The tale of how a little girl named Fern, with the help of a friendly spider, saved her pig Wilbur from the usual fate of nice fat little pigs. E. B. White was born in New York in 1899 and died in 1985. He kept animals on his farm in Maine and some of these creatures crept into his books, such as STUART LITTLE which was recently made into a blockbusting film. He received many awards including the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal in 1970, an award given every five years ...
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Charlotte's Web is the classic children's story by E B White. The tale of how a little girl named Fern, with the help of a friendly spider, saved her pig Wilbur from the usual fate of nice fat little pigs. E. B. White was born in New York in 1899 and died in 1985. He kept animals on his farm in Maine and some of these creatures crept into his books, such as STUART LITTLE which was recently made into a blockbusting film. He received many awards including the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal in 1970, an award given every five years to authors who have 'made a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children'. Also by E B White: Charlotte's Web; Stuart Little; The Trumpet of the Strong
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Garth Williams. Poor/No Jacket. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall ex-library, very dirty faded and scuffed cover and spine, bottom spine edge missing 1cm section, felt pen scribble to several pages and front cover and pictures coloured in by coloured pencils, several pen picture drawn at front end pages, yellow strip tape to spine edge, initials J.H.L. to side text block edge and inside front page, with owners name in pencil to front end page.
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Garth Williams. Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. TRUE FIRST PRINTING>1952 ORIGINAL YEAR STATED FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE(I-B code) IN GOOD CLEAN TIGHT HARDCOVER-WITH very GOOD edge worn JACKET. "One of the most universally acclaimed books in contemporary children's literature. The author brings in wisdom and pathos in developing his theme of friendship within the cycle of life." THAT MAKES THIS BOOK A FANTASTIC TREASURE AND VALUE FOR YEARS TO COME!
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Garth Williams. Fine in Good jacket. Book. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Charlotte's Web is a children's novel by American author E. B. White and illustrated by Garth Williams; it was published in October 15, 1952, by Harper & Brothers. The novel tells the story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a barn spider named Charlotte. When Wilbur is in danger of being slaughtered by the farmer, Charlotte writes messages praising Wilbur (such as "Some Pig") in her web in order to persuade the farmer to let him live. Written in White's dry, low-key manner, Charlotte's Web is considered a classic of children's literature, enjoyable to adults as well as children. The description of the experience of swinging on a rope swing at the farm is an often cited example of rhythm in writing, as the pace of the sentences reflects the motion of the swing. In 2000, Publishers Weekly listed the book as the best-selling children's paperback of all time.1952 stated first edition with correct I-B code on copyright page. A fine clean tight 184 page hardcover only former owner's name. No marks, blemishes, looks almost new. With exceedingly rare original first printing jacket with four reviews on back panel. Original very good jacket has mild edge wear otherwise fully intact and protected in mylar sleeve. The ORIGINAL jacket with this book is A RARE FIND!
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Very Good in Good dust jacket. Hardcover. 8vo. Harper & Row, New York. 1952. 184 pgs. Illustrated with Black and White Plates. First Edition/First Printing. Later state DJ has shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities (DJ is chipped and worn to the spine ends). Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities (light soil present to the boards). Previous owner's gift inscription and date present to the FFEP. Text is clean and free of marks, binding tight and solid. E. B. White's Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. It contains illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's Stuart Little and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series, among many other books. Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter. E-239; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 184 pages.
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GARTH WILLIAMS. VG in VG jacket. Stated first edition (i-b), unclipped dj (2.50). owner's stamp to ffep, four blurbs to rear dj that has "49" written in ink.
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Tanning from the tape use to attach the letter; otherwise a very good copy in a price-clipped jacket which has some tanning to the spine and some edgewear. 184 pp. Pictures by Garth Williams. 8vo, A one-page typed letter signed by E.B. White on New Yorker letterhead, 26 February 53, is affixed to the front pastedown with tape at corners. The recipient has added a lengthy quotation from E.B. White's letters about Charlotte's Web to the half-title page.
This title was a must for my grandchildren to read; what better place than Grandma's house. The once familiar story of Charlotte is not as popular though it's message is ageless. I recommend every grandparent spend time teading this classic to their grandchildren.
Barbara O
Jan 30, 2014
excellent
Memories of having the book read to our class by my favorite teacher, Mrs. Rush. Reading it again, with my husband this time, was no less enjoyable. Creative and touching. It is timeless and for all ages of readers. I would highly recommend it.
TimJ
Dec 10, 2009
Perennial Classic
While reading this book with my children I understood it with travelled appreciation. There are episodes on nearly every page that demonstrate an alternative to one of the most pervasive afflictions of society in America today; incivility. The themes of loyalty, tolerance, selflessness, kindness, ... are between every page. It's a classic that every parent ought to read to their children.
ghmus7
Dec 31, 2007
Wondrous and Shining
The gift of E.B. White was unique and singular in the history of American letters. He was a writer who refuses to be simply charachterised as a "children's author". Certainly there are as many or more adults as children who read his books over and over again. As with all great myths, legnds and tales intended for children, there is a hidden depth which is the key to the enduring nature of these myths. This book, has certainly already entered the pantheon of the classsics. The charachters, Fern, the little girl who loved the pig Wilbur, The rat Tempeton, who experiences a change of heart, all contribute to the wonderful and imaginative world which the author so beautifully conjures - a rich world all to itself. The greatness in this book lies in the ability of the author to make the ordinary extraordinary, and the strange and wierd commonplace and natural - like a pig talking to a spider. A true classic
Rosanne
Aug 11, 2007
A must-read for everybody
So much has been written in praise of this beloved story that I could not possibly add anything new. The deceptively simple tale of Wilbur the pig and the erudite spider who selflessly worked to keep him from becoming breakfast meat is known and loved by all who read it. E.B. White's beautiful, sinuous, poetic prose and Garth Williams' lovely line drawings complement each other perfectly - a great collaboration between author and illustrator. A children's story? Don't let that fool you, or keep you from glorying in this lovely book yourself. The story is as beautifully and robustly full of life as the seasons he lovingly describes, simultaneously simple and profound, as joyous and sad as the circle of life itself. Unforgettable. We, and our children, are fortunate to have this book.
