The Second Tree From the Corner [Signed, Limited Edition]

New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1954. [1954] FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER AND DUSTJACKET. THIS IS ONE OF FIVE HUNDRED COPIES OF THE FIRST EDITION, SPECIALLY SIGNED "ERW" FOR PRESENTATION TO FRIENDS IN THE BOOK TRADE, OF THE AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER. Scarce. Three-quarter binding, yellow lettering, deckled fore-edge (to give book a quality look), 253 pages. Condition of binding: Light age wear. Endpapers: Foxing, age toning. Else, overall Very Good. Text is clean, clear, very readable. Dustjacket: Lightly age darken, light soiling. Chips, short tears to extremities. Else, overall, Good. Price intact on flap. According to the publisher, this is E.B. White's collection of stories, poems, sketches, parodies, essays, and comments, covering the past, the present, the future, the city and the country. Here are favorites such as "The Song of the Queen Bee," "The Morning of the Day They Did It," and "Death of a Pig." All the material in the collection appears for the first time in book form. A highly collectible book. Uncommon. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good.