New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1952. First edition. A Near Fine copy in like dust jacket. Book with small stain to lower corner of text block and a previous owner's blindstamped stamp on the half title. Jacket toned on the spine and with one small tape repair at the verso of the crown, otherwise in excellent condition overall. Retaining the original (and required) price of $2.50 to front flap. Overall a pleasing copy of this classic children's book.

"Wilbur didn't want food, he wanted love. He wanted a friend." White's charming story of Wilbur, the runt of the litter, who unexpectedly becomes famous after his friend Charlotte spins words into her web advertising Wilbur's good qualities. Though initially Wilbur questions the basis of their friendship and her motives in promoting him, it becomes clear that Charlotte hopes to aid her dear friend in avoiding the butcher's block. A true children's classic, the kind of heart-warming story that is seen too infrequently; the book encourages children to think in new ways about love and friendship among diverse individuals. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. (Item #5578)