The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupery - 1943

New York: Reynal & Hitchcock, 1943. First American Edition, Early Printing. First American edition, early printing; Published prior to the 1948 merger with Harcourt. No printing stated on the copyright page, so not one of the first six printings. Translated from the French by Katherine Woods. The book measures 7.25" x 9", with 91 numbered pages. Original first issue dust jacket with Fourth Avenue address on lower front flap

Book is in very good condition. Moderate bumping and wear to the extremities. "Seasons Greetings" card taped to front pastedown. Previous owner's letter laid loosely in front. The original first issue dust jacket is in good plus condition. Moderate edgewear and chipping, most noticeably at the spine ends and corners. General surface wear and staining. Spine is darkened. Front panel nearly separated at the spine.

"The Little Prince" by Antoine De Saint-Exupery follows a young prince who visits various planets in space, including Earth, and addresses themes of loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. This book became the author's most successful work and one of the best selling in history.

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Inventory# (N3-49).