Stuart Little – E.B. White – 1945 | First Edition in DJ
First edition of E.B. White’s Stuart Little, 1945, with correct “I-U” code and original dust jacket, illustrated by Garth Williams and published by Harper & Brothers.
Stuart Little by E.B. White was published in 1945 by Harper & Brothers in New York and London. This first edition carries the correct “I-U” designation on the copyright page. The novel introduced a mouse born into a human family, blending elements of fantasy and suburban realism. The illustrations by Garth Williams reflect postwar American artistic sensibilities. Bound in tan cloth and retaining its original dust jacket, the book represents the early children’s fiction output of White, who would later publish Charlotte’s Web.
Bibliographic Details
- Title: Stuart Little
- Author(s): E.B. White
- Illustrator(s): Garth Williams
- Publisher: New York / London: Harper & Brothers
- Edition: First Edition, 1945
- “I-U” on copyright page
- Format: (8vo), single volume
- Binding: Tan cloth
- Size: 8.25 in x 5.5 in (21 cm x 14 cm)
- Collation: [8], 131, [1] pp
- Illustrations: Black-and-white drawings by Garth Williams
- Contents Include:
- Stuart is Born
- Home Problems and Adventures
- Margalo’s Disappearance
- The Search
Condition:
Very Good. The binding is secure and pages remain clean. The original dust jacket shows light wear along the edges, with several small closed tears and minor rubbing. Jacket art is complete with no loss.
Why Collect This?
- First edition with verified “I-U” date code
- Complete in original publisher’s jacket
- First children’s title by E.B. White
- Suitable for collectors of mid-20th-century children’s fiction
Item Number: #28906
Categories
Children's
Literature
Authors
E.B. White
Printing Date
20th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Very Good
Collation
Complete