Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince) written & drawn by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, New York, 1971. Softcover. Beautifully illustrated. Written in French.

The Little Prince is a novella written and illustrated by French writer, and military pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It was published in French as Le Petit Prince in 1943. The simple tale tells the story of a child from a tiny planet (an asteroid to be precise) who travels the universe gaining wisdom. The Little Prince is a timeless classic, an inspiring read that has captivated readers of all ages with its touching and philosophical tale and that still holds many important life lessons. It is a book that merits a re-read.

Book characters: The Little Prince, The Turkish Astronomer, The Fox, The Vain Man, The Three-Petaled Flower, TheRailway Switchman, The Salesclerk, The Geographer, The Baobabs, The Pilot, The Businessman, The Lamplighter, The Drunkard, The Rose, The Snake.

CONDITION: This book is in acceptable condition. Tight binding, clean text. The cover is very worn, soiled, stained, scuffed, has edge wear, and a few creases. There are also creases from the endpapers at the front of the book to page 6. There are a few dog-eared corners.  Pages have turned yellow from age. Foxing to paper commensurate with age. Please see pictures. THE PICTURES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. PLEASE REVIEW THEM FOR A BETTER IDEA OF CONDITION.