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Antoine de Saint-Exupery Little Prince Signed Book Sells for $9,601 at NateDSanders.com

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The Little Prince Signed Book

We at NateDSanders.com Auctions, were lucky enough to have handled two Antoine de Saint-Exupery Little Prince signed book limited editions.  Only 525 signed copies were made.  The first one we handled sold for a whopping $9,601.  The next one we sold went for around the current market rate of $6,006.  Here are descriptions, pictures and prices of each:

Antoine de Saint-Exupery Little Prince Signed Book Limited First Edition — One of Only 525 Signed Copies — Near Fine Condition

One of only 525 limited edition copies of Antoine de Saint-Exupery Little Prince signed book. First edition, published by Reynal & Hitchcock: New York: 1943. First edition signed copies are limited to 525 copies, of which this is number 271. In publisher’s red-stamped salmon cloth boards. Very minor foxing to limitation page and shallow crease to the bottom corner of the last three leaves. In the first issue dustjacket, with “$2.00” on front flap; small chips to spine ends, darkened spine and minor toning to front and rear panels. A near fine copy, housed in a custom gray cloth clamshell box.  Sold for $9,601.

Little Prince Signed Book

Antoine de Saint-Exupery The Little Prince Signed Book Limited First Edition. Click to enlarge.

Antoine de Saint-Exupery Little Prince Signed Book Limited First Edition — One of Only 525 Signed Copies — Near Fine Condition

One of only 525 limited edition copies of Antoine de Saint-Exupery Little Prince signed book. First edition, published by Reynal & Hitchcock: New York: 1943. First edition signed copies are extraordinarily rare, limited to 525 copies, of which this is number 402. In the first printing dustjacket with 386 Fourth Avenue on the front flap and a blank rear flap as called for in the first printing. Clipped dustjacket is very good with chipping and some paper loss on spine. Book is near fine. A rare signed copy of this beloved children’s classic.  Sold for $6,006.

Little Prince Signed Book

Antoine de Saint-Exupery The Little Prince Signed Book Limited First Edition. Click to enlarge.

We also sold the following rare books:

Beatrix Potter Signed 1902 First Edition, First Impression of “The Tailor of Gloucester” — Very Rare

Beatrix Potter signed copy of her third book, “The Tailor of Gloucester”, Potter’s personal favorite of all her books. Published privately: London: 1902. Inscription on front free endpaper reads, “For Mr. Butler / from Beatrix Potter / Jan 16th 03″. This hardcover first edition, first impression includes 11 color plates and is one of 500 copies printed exclusively for Potter a year before the first trade edition by Frederick Warne & Co. This version of the text is longer than the first trade edition, and the cover illustration of the three mice was never used again. Measures 4.25″ x 5.25”. Tape on spine, wear to boards, and separation starting at joints. Pencil writing on front pastedown. Internal pages have some foxing and wear but are in generally clean, very good condition. A very rare, beloved children’s book. Sold for $10,000.

Little Prince Signed Book

Beatrix Potter Signed 1902 First Edition, First Impression of “The Tailor of Gloucester”. Click to enlarge.

Signed & Hand-Illustrated Copy of ”Curious George Goes to The Hospital” — H.A. Rey Inks a Sketch of George With a Dog

Authors H.A. & Margret Rey sign this copy of ”Curious George Goes to the Hospital”, and H.A. Rey sketches the curious little monkey playing ball with a dog. Houghton Mifflin: Boston: 1966. The authors of the popular children’s book inscribe the front free endpaper: ”To the Chapmans – human and canine – with all the best wishes! / from Margret Rey / H.A. Rey / June 23, 1967”. This first edition, second printing is complete with its original yellow dustjacket housing yellow cloth boards and illustrated pastedowns. Runs 48pp. and measures 7.25” x 9.25”. Staining to dustjacket and to bottom edges of book. Very good. Sold for $3,125.

Little Prince Signed Book

Curious George 1st Edition. Click to enlarge.

Dr. Seuss “Horton” Signed

“Horton Hatches the Egg” by Dr. Seuss. New York: Random House: 1940. Signed and inscribed rare book by Seuss in black ink on front free endpaper “Best Wishes – Dr. Seuss” Above inscription Seuss has drawn a cartoon in blue ink holding a sign that reads “For Johnnie!”. Dustjacket shows slight tears and rips along edges. Cover worn and edges bumped, spine present but detaching. Binding loose; first 16 pages detached from binding. Pages show slight toning and foxing. Overall fair condition, though all flaws easily repairable. Sold for $1,300.

Dr. Seuss “Horton” Signed. Click to enlarge.

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