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E.B. White & James Thurber, “Is Sex Necessary,” 1944, Signed E. B. White (1899-1985) – American
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E.B. White & James Thurber, “Is Sex Necessary,” 1944, Signed
E. B. White (1899-1985) – American author
James Thurber (1894-1961) – American cartoonist
“Is Sex Necessary?” New York: Armed Services, Inc. 1944. 128 pp.
Signed by E.B. White on the title page
Features numerous illustrations by James Thurber
Unabridged edition published by the Armed Services with number identifier M-2
Hall A3
Provenance: Estate of Joel (1930-1997) and Allene White
Tricesimo-secondo (98 x 137 mm); in publisher’s illustrated soft wrappers
Very good condition
Estimate: $1,000
E. B. White (1899-1985) – American author
James Thurber (1894-1961) – American cartoonist
“Is Sex Necessary?” New York: Armed Services, Inc. 1944. 128 pp.
Signed by E.B. White on the title page
Features numerous illustrations by James Thurber
Unabridged edition published by the Armed Services with number identifier M-2
Hall A3
Provenance: Estate of Joel (1930-1997) and Allene White
Tricesimo-secondo (98 x 137 mm); in publisher’s illustrated soft wrappers
Very good condition
Estimate: $1,000
E. B. White (1899-1985) – American author
James Thurber (1894-1961) – American cartoonist
“Is Sex Necessary?” New York: Armed Services, Inc. 1944. 128 pp.
Signed by E.B. White on the title page
Features numerous illustrations by James Thurber
Unabridged edition published by the Armed Services with number identifier M-2
Hall A3
Provenance: Estate of Joel (1930-1997) and Allene White
Tricesimo-secondo (98 x 137 mm); in publisher’s illustrated soft wrappers
Very good condition
Estimate: $1,000
E. B. White’s third book, co-authored with James Thurber was first published in 1929 to great amusement. This unabridged edition was published by the Armed Services with the number identifier M-2 [Hall A3]. The Armed Services, Inc. reprinted it again in 1946, but with the later number identifier 1016. This copy features a great E.B. White signature as well as familial provenance.
E.B. White (American, 1899-1985)
White attended Cornell University before pursuing a career in journalism. He worked for the United Press and theSeattle Times before finding a position with The New Yorker magazine, where he stayed for the rest of his career. In addition to his day job, White took on additional projects, including writing his own successful books for young readers, such as “Stuart Little”, “Charlotte’s Web”, and “The Trumpet of the Swan”. During his lifetime, White was awarded the National Medal for Literature.
Condition
Light wear and creasing to wrappers and sunning to the spine. Otherwise in very good condition.
Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
E. B. White (1899-1985) – American author
James Thurber (1894-1961) – American cartoonist
“Is Sex Necessary?” New York: Armed Services, Inc. 1944. 128 pp.
Signed by E.B. White on the title page
Features numerous illustrations by James Thurber
Unabridged edition published by the Armed Services with number identifier M-2
Hall A3
Provenance: Estate of Joel (1930-1997) and Allene White
Tricesimo-secondo (98 x 137 mm); in publisher’s illustrated soft wrappers
Very good condition
Estimate: $1,000
E. B. White’s third book, co-authored with James Thurber was first published in 1929 to great amusement. This unabridged edition was published by the Armed Services with the number identifier M-2 [Hall A3]. The Armed Services, Inc. reprinted it again in 1946, but with the later number identifier 1016. This copy features a great E.B. White signature as well as familial provenance.
E.B. White (American, 1899-1985)
White attended Cornell University before pursuing a career in journalism. He worked for the United Press and theSeattle Times before finding a position with The New Yorker magazine, where he stayed for the rest of his career. In addition to his day job, White took on additional projects, including writing his own successful books for young readers, such as “Stuart Little”, “Charlotte’s Web”, and “The Trumpet of the Swan”. During his lifetime, White was awarded the National Medal for Literature.
Condition
Light wear and creasing to wrappers and sunning to the spine. Otherwise in very good condition.
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E.B. White & James Thurber, “Is Sex Necessary,” 1944, Signed
E. B. White (1899-1985) – American author
James Thurber (1894-1961) – American cartoonist
“Is Sex Necessary?” New York: Armed Services, Inc. 1944. 128 pp.
Signed by E.B. White on the title page
Features numerous illustrations by James Thurber
Unabridged edition published by the Armed Services with number identifier M-2
Hall A3
Provenance: Estate of Joel (1930-1997) and Allene White
Tricesimo-secondo (98 x 137 mm); in publisher’s illustrated soft wrappers
Very good condition
Estimate: $1,000
E. B. White (1899-1985) – American author
James Thurber (1894-1961) – American cartoonist
“Is Sex Necessary?” New York: Armed Services, Inc. 1944. 128 pp.
Signed by E.B. White on the title page
Features numerous illustrations by James Thurber
Unabridged edition published by the Armed Services with number identifier M-2
Hall A3
Provenance: Estate of Joel (1930-1997) and Allene White
Tricesimo-secondo (98 x 137 mm); in publisher’s illustrated soft wrappers
Very good condition
Estimate: $1,000
E. B. White (1899-1985) – American author
James Thurber (1894-1961) – American cartoonist
“Is Sex Necessary?” New York: Armed Services, Inc. 1944. 128 pp.
Signed by E.B. White on the title page
Features numerous illustrations by James Thurber
Unabridged edition published by the Armed Services with number identifier M-2
Hall A3
Provenance: Estate of Joel (1930-1997) and Allene White
Tricesimo-secondo (98 x 137 mm); in publisher’s illustrated soft wrappers
Very good condition
Estimate: $1,000
E. B. White’s third book, co-authored with James Thurber was first published in 1929 to great amusement. This unabridged edition was published by the Armed Services with the number identifier M-2 [Hall A3]. The Armed Services, Inc. reprinted it again in 1946, but with the later number identifier 1016. This copy features a great E.B. White signature as well as familial provenance.
E.B. White (American, 1899-1985)
White attended Cornell University before pursuing a career in journalism. He worked for the United Press and theSeattle Times before finding a position with The New Yorker magazine, where he stayed for the rest of his career. In addition to his day job, White took on additional projects, including writing his own successful books for young readers, such as “Stuart Little”, “Charlotte’s Web”, and “The Trumpet of the Swan”. During his lifetime, White was awarded the National Medal for Literature.
Condition
Light wear and creasing to wrappers and sunning to the spine. Otherwise in very good condition.
Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
E. B. White (1899-1985) – American author
James Thurber (1894-1961) – American cartoonist
“Is Sex Necessary?” New York: Armed Services, Inc. 1944. 128 pp.
Signed by E.B. White on the title page
Features numerous illustrations by James Thurber
Unabridged edition published by the Armed Services with number identifier M-2
Hall A3
Provenance: Estate of Joel (1930-1997) and Allene White
Tricesimo-secondo (98 x 137 mm); in publisher’s illustrated soft wrappers
Very good condition
Estimate: $1,000
E. B. White’s third book, co-authored with James Thurber was first published in 1929 to great amusement. This unabridged edition was published by the Armed Services with the number identifier M-2 [Hall A3]. The Armed Services, Inc. reprinted it again in 1946, but with the later number identifier 1016. This copy features a great E.B. White signature as well as familial provenance.
E.B. White (American, 1899-1985)
White attended Cornell University before pursuing a career in journalism. He worked for the United Press and theSeattle Times before finding a position with The New Yorker magazine, where he stayed for the rest of his career. In addition to his day job, White took on additional projects, including writing his own successful books for young readers, such as “Stuart Little”, “Charlotte’s Web”, and “The Trumpet of the Swan”. During his lifetime, White was awarded the National Medal for Literature.
Condition
Light wear and creasing to wrappers and sunning to the spine. Otherwise in very good condition.
Versandpreise exkl. dt. Mwst und zzgl 2.5 % (+Mwst) Versandversicherung.
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