Charlottes Web Book Appraisal

Charlotte's Web (1952 First Edition - Title/Copyright Page)

This item is the title page and copyright information section of a book, specifically identified as "Charlotte's Web" by E. B. White. The page is made of standard off-white or cream-colored paper, showing some slight yellowing consistent with age. The text is printed in black ink, with the title "Charlotte's Web" and author "E. B. White" appearing prominently in a larger, decorative font, mirrored due to the page being viewed through another page or a similar translucent material, indicating a reflection or bleed-through. The copyright notice clearly states "Copyright, 1952, by E. B. White" and "Printed in the United States of America," establishing the book's initial publication year and origin. Further text details the copyright restrictions, stating "All rights in this book are reserved" and prohibiting reproduction without written permission, with exceptions for brief quotations in reviews. The publisher is identified as "Harper & Row, Publishers, Incorporated," with their address given as "49 East 33rd Street, New York 16, N.Y." The overall condition appears good, with no visible tears, significant creases, or heavy foxing. The paper exhibits a slight ripple or bend at the top left corner, likely from handling. The printing quality seems consistent with mid-20th-century book production. The visible areas indicate a well-preserved, though certainly used, copy of a classic children's novel.