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  “The world is full of talkers, but it is rare to find anyone who listens. And I assure you that you can pick up more information when you are listening than when you are talking": First Edition of The Trumpet of the Swan; Inscribed by E.B. White to his secretary in the year of publication

  WHITE, E.B.; Illustrated by Edward Frascino.

  The Trumpet of the Swan.

  New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1970.

  First edition of White's classic novel. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, "Isabel Russell with my best wishes and a loud ko hoh! EB White June 1970." The recipient, Isabel Russell, was the longtime personal secretary and assistant to E. B. White, best known for his classic works Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little as well as his contributions to The New Yorker. Russell’s close professional relationship with White, later documented in The White World of E. B. White (1986), provides valuable insight into the writer’s disciplined creative process, modest personality, and reflections on language and rural life. Beneath White's inscription is a gift inscription written by Russell, "For Jeff and Jane summer of 1996 Isabel Russell." Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Illustrated by Edward Frascino. Ownership inscription in blue ballpoint to the top on the rear panel flap.

  Price: $5,500.00     Item Number: 149322

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  "Well," said Stuart, "a misspelled word is an abomination in the sight of everyone": First Edition of Stuart Little; Finely Bound by The Harcourt Bindery and Signed by E.B. White

  WHITE, E.B.; Illustrated by Garth Williams.

  Stuart Little.

  New York: Harper & Brothers, 1945.

  First edition, first printing, with code "I-U" on copyright page of the author's classic work. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Boldly signed by E.B. White on a page bound in.  In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.

  Price: $2,750.00     Item Number: 147118

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