Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder. Illustrated by Helen Sewell. 
Title: Little House on the Prairie.
Publisher: New York and London, Harper & Brothers, 1948. With letters I-X representing September 1948.Language: Text in English.
Size: 8.5 x 7 inches.
Pages: vi-200 pages.
Binding: Very good original tan cloth binding with brown lettering and an illustration of a log cabin scene on the front cover. Spine titled in brown ((hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) with the rare original dust jacket in poor condition (spine part missing - as shown, tears and chips - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. 
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).
Illustrations: Beautifully illustrated by Helen Sewell, with delicate black-and-white line drawings and a beautiful color frontispiece that bring the frontier life to life.

Estimate: (USD $350 – $500).

The book: This is a wonderful early edition of Little House on the Prairie, one of the most beloved books in American children's literature. The book follows the Ingalls family as they leave the Wisconsin woods to settle in the Kansas prairies, depicting the joys and challenges of pioneer life. Part of the Little House series, it captures the hardships and triumphs of westward expansion through the eyes of young Laura. This edition retains the original charm of the first printing, complete with Sewell’s evocative illustrations that complement Wilder’s nostalgic storytelling.

The author: Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867–1957) was an American writer best known for her Little House series, which was inspired by her own childhood experiences growing up on the American frontier. Her books, full of rich historical detail, have remained timeless classics and have inspired generations of readers.

The illustrator: Helen Sewell (1896–1957) was the original illustrator of the Little House books, creating simple yet expressive images that perfectly captured the essence of Wilder’s stories. Her work in this edition remains highly collectible among fans of the series.