Charlotte's Web

by White, E B

Charlotte’s Web (1952) by E. B. White is a piece of classic children’s literature. Fern Arable, a young girl growing up on a farm, pleads with her father to not butcher the runt of a recently birthed litter of pigs. After being spared, Wilbur the pig spends some time as Fern’s pet before being sold to her uncle, Homer Zuckerman, at which point Wilbur’s adventure truly begins. After being rejected by the other animals at Homer’s farm, Wilbur strikes up an unlikely friendship with Charlotte, a spider whose silky web resides near the pig. When Wilbur learns that he is to be butchered, his arachnid companion hatches a daring plan to save his life. The famous novel has been adapted into a movie, video game, stage production, and is soon to be made into a television series. A feat of storytelling, Charlotte’s Web won the Laura Ingall’s Wilder Medal and was a Newbery Honor book in 1953.

Charlotte's Web is one of the best-selling paperbacks of all time. E.B. White rarely signed books, so a signed first edition can run anywhere from a few thousand dollars, to over $25,000.

First edition identification

The first edition of Charlotte’s Web was published on October 15, 1952. The dust jacket artist and illustrator is Garth Williams. This edition was published by Harper & Brothers in New York, N.Y., in contrast to some later editions, which were published by Harper & Row. There are three primary identifying points to this edition. First, “I-B” is towards the bottom of the copyright page, a code that identifies the publication date. Second, “First Edition” is stated above the “I-B” code on the copyright page. Finally, the original price of $2.50 is shown on the front flap of the dust jacket.

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CHARLOTTE'S WEB

CHARLOTTE'S WEB

by White, E.B. (novel); Williams, Garth (illustrations)

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1952
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New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1952. First Edition. Attractive copy of the author's beloved book, a barnyard story which has enchanted generations of readers since it was published in 1952. Basis for two well-received film adaptations, a 1973 animated film and a more recent production by Gary Winick (2006), starring Dakota Fanning, Julia Roberts, and Oprah Winfrey. First… Read more about this item
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[White, E.B.] Charlotte's Web

[White, E.B.] Charlotte's Web

by White, E.B.

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1952
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New York: Harper & Brothers, 1952. First edition. First edition. A fine copy in near fine dust jacket. The finest copy we have seen of this enduring classic. . The first issue book and wrapper (stated "First Edition/ 1-B" on copyright page, unclipped price on from wrapper fly). Wrapper with very minor tears to top and bottom of spine,… Read more about this item
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Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

by White, E. B.

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First
Published
1952
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New York: Harper, 1952. First. hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine first edition (First Edition stated on copyright page) in a fine dust jacket, inscribed by White on the half title page. Housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase. Original price of $2.50 still on front flap of dust jacket.
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CHARLOTTE'S WEB

CHARLOTTE'S WEB

by White, E.B.

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Reprint
Published
1952
ISBN 10
0060263857
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New York: Harper & Row, 1952. Reprint. Fine in near-fine jacket.. Inscribed copy of the modern children's classic, an exploration of innocence and change, death and courage. One spider's efforts to save a pig from slaughter charmed audiences immediately upon publication, showing that "that human beings must always be on the watch for the coming of wonders." The… Read more about this item
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Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

by E.B. WHITE

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1952
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First Edition, First Printing. A fine copy in fine dust jacket, one of the best we've seen of this enduring classic. The first issue book and dustjacket (stated "First Edition/ 1-B" on copyright page, unclipped price on from wrapper fly). A true collector's copy of this timeless children's tale!
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Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

by White, E. B.

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First
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1952
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New York: Harper, 1952. First. hardcover. Fine/Near fine. A fine first edition in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket signed by E. B. White on a tipped in page. First edition stated on the copyright page. Housed in a custom-made slipcase. First issue dust jacket with only Harper on the spine. Higher price of $.295 stamped nest to… Read more about this item
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CHARLOTTE'S WEB

CHARLOTTE'S WEB

by E.B. White

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Published
1952
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Hardcover
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New York: Harper and Brothers, 1952. 1st edition, 1st printing. Hardcover. The true first printing (stated 1st with I-B slug on copyright page) in first state dj ($2.50 price, rear panel with four review blurbs for Stuart Little and Harper & Brothers/Publishers slug at bottom). Near fine (a few rust spots on rear cover) in a very good+ dustjacket.… Read more about this item
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CHARLOTTE'S WEB. [Collector's Custom Clamshell Case Only - Not a book]

CHARLOTTE'S WEB. [Collector's Custom Clamshell Case Only - Not a book]

by White, E.B.

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First Edition Clamshell Case
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New York: Harper & Brothers, (1952). First Edition Clamshell Case. No Binding. Clamshell Case As New/No Jacket. New York: Harper & Brothers, (1952). First Edition Clamshell Case. No Binding. First Edition Clamshell Case. Custom Clamshell Case. No Binding. First Edition Clamshell Case. White, E.B. Charlotte's Web. Collector's.....
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Charlotte's Web

by E.B. WHITE

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Edition
First Edition
Published
1952
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Hardcover
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NEW YORK: Harper, 1952. Book. Illus. by Garth Williams. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 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… Read more about this item
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Charlotte's Web: 70th Anniversary Edition (A Puffin Book)

Charlotte's Web: 70th Anniversary Edition (A Puffin Book)

by White, E. B.

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Paperback
ISBN 10
0141354828
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Charlotte's Web.

by WHITE, E. B.

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Used - Tanning from the tape use to attach the letter; otherwise a very good copy in a price-clipped jacket which has some tanning to t
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New York:: Harper & Brothers,, [1952].. First edition.. publisher's cloth in dust jacket.. 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.. 8vo,. Pictures by Garth Williams. A one-page typed letter signed by E.B. White on New Yorker… Read more about this item
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charlotte's web (FIRST)

by e.b. white

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1952
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Hardcover
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new york: Harper BROTHERS, 1952. Book. Illus. by garth williams. Very Good. Hardcover. 1952 stated first printing with correct I-B code,in very good clean tight condition hardcover. In original good plus jacket with $2.50 price. Hard to find first printing in great condition!.
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Charlotte's Web

by E.B. WHITE

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Edition
First Edition
Published
1952
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Hardcover
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NEW YORK: Harper, 1952. Book. Illus. by Garth Williams. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 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… Read more about this item
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Charlotte's Web: 70th Anniversary Edition (A Puffin Book)

Charlotte's Web: 70th Anniversary Edition (A Puffin Book)

by White, E. B.

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Paperback
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0141354828
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CHARLOTTE'S WEB

by WHITE, E.B.

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Used - VG
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VG
Edition
First Edition
Published
1952
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Hardcover
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NY: HARPER & BROS. 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. . VG. Hardcover. First Edition. 1952.
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Charlotte's Web [5 Foreign Editions SIGNED by E.B. White]

Charlotte's Web [5 Foreign Editions SIGNED by E.B. White]

by White, E. B.

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fine
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As
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1968-1979
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Various
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Various: Various, 1968-1979. As. Various. Fine/fine. All are signed by E. B. White on the first free endpaper. Ever the humorist, White has signed the Greek Language edition "E. M. Oyatt," the spelling of his name in Greek. From the Estate of Joel (1930-1997) & Allene White. A collection of 5 separate copies of "Charlotte's Web" in foreign… Read more about this item
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Charlotte's Web -- Film Pressbook

by WHITE, E. B.

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Used - Near Fine
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No Jacket
Edition
First Edition
Published
1972
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Paperback
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CA: Hanna-Barbera, 1972. Pressbook originally sent to movie theater owners to help them promote the release of the upcoming film. The number 73/73 is written at very top edge. Eight pages (12 1/4" by 15") featuring articles, reviews, ads, and black & white reproductions of the selections of movie posters for the movie. Also includes a separate 10-page… Read more about this item
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Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

by E. B. White

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Used - Very Good
Edition
Reprint
Published
2006
Binding
Medium Trade Paperback
ISBN 10
0141321512
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Penguin, UK, 2006. Reprint. Medium Trade Paperback. Very Good. Medium Trade Paperback. 170 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Penguin, UK, 2006. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have light creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition.… Read more about this item
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CHARLOTTE'S WEB - INSCRIBED

CHARLOTTE'S WEB - INSCRIBED

by White, E.B. (novel); Williams, Garth (illustrations)

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Published
1970
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New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1970. Attractive copy of White's beloved book, a barnyard story which has enchanted generations of readers since it was published in 1952. A Newbery Honoree, and basis for two well-received film adaptations - a 1973 animated film and a more recent production by Gary Winick (2006), starring Dakota Fanning, Julia Roberts, and Oprah… Read more about this item
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Charlotte's Web

by White, E. B

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New
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2006-01-01
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Paperback
ISBN 10
0141321512
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Penguin, 2006-01-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
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