Second Tree from the Corner, The – E. B. White
VG/G

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Second Tree from the Corner by E. B. White in a new archival wrap. First  Edition unstated, 1955 Harper Brothers with 53-11864 LOC number on copyright page. First Printing with A-E Harper’s code, which indicates a print date of January 1955.

The book is in Very Good condition with clean, bright boards with a strong sheen, strong title gilt on a lightly sunned spine, light marks on the page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Very Good condition with an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

The dust jacket is in Good condition with moderate to heavy surface wear, a sunned spine and heavy edge wear. First state jacket with the price clipped from the front cover. Looks good in a new Brodart archival wrap.

“The variety of subject matter to be found in these graceful pages is enormous. But no matter what his subject, Mr. White always writes about it in a prose that is a joy to read.”– New York Times