the little prince by antoine de saint exupéry 1943

We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. Lovely and lengthy gift inscription from December 1951 on the front endpaper. Heavy chipping at the spine ends and the top edges. The dust jacket is in good minus condition. With its scarce original early issue dust jacket, with the publisher's Madison Avenue address on the lower front flap. Published by Reynal & Hitchcock, New York. Translated from the French by Katherine Woods. No printing stated on the copyright page, thus not one of the first six printings. First American edition, early printing Published prior to the 1948 merger with Harcourt.

'The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince)' by Antoine De Saint-Exupery. This book became the author's most successful work and one of the best selling in history. '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. Front panel nearly separated at the spine. Moderate edgewear and chipping, most noticeably at the spine ends and corners. The original first issue dust jacket is in good plus condition. Previous owner's letter laid loosely in front. 'Seasons Greetings' card taped to front pastedown. Moderate bumping and wear to the extremities. Original first issue dust jacket with Fourth Avenue address on lower front flap Book is in very good condition.

The book measures 7.25' x 9', with 91 numbered pages. No printing stated on the copyright page, so not one of the first six printings.

The little prince by antoine de saint exupéry 1943