SEVEN TALES BY H.C. ANDERSEN
[1970]
Delightful reprint of this English translation of Andersen's classic tales, illustrated by Maurice Sendak with a medieval flair.
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THE JUNIPER TREE
(1973)
First edition this collection of Grimm fairy tales specially selected by Sendak, with four translated by Randall Jarrell, fine in original jackets and slipcase.
KING GRISLY-BEARD
(1973)
First edition of this tale from the Brothers Grimm, glazed pictorial boards issue, published simultaneously with cloth/jacketed issue.
KING GRISLY-BEARD
(1973)
First edition of this tale from the Brothers Grimm, illustrated in color by Sendak – a great copy.
GOOD SHABBOS, EVERYBODY
(1951)
First edition of this charming New York Jewish picture book, a particularly bright and clean copy.
WORKS OF MAURICE SENDAK REVISED AND EXPANDED TO 2001
2001
An update of Hanrahan's original 1994 book – an excellent bibliographical guide to determining first editions of Sendak's books, with a section on ephemera as well.
THE NUTCRACKER
(1984)
Signed limited edition, one of only 250 numbered signed copies, with a signed limited lithograph by Sendak laid in.
THE NUTCRACKER
(1984)
Signed limited first Sendak edition, one of only 250 numbered signed copies with a signed/limited lithograph by Sendak, this copy an out of series artist proof.
THE ANIMAL FAMILY
(1965)
Inscribed first printing of this Newbery Medal-winning story about a hunter, a mermaid, and the family they build on a deserted island.
BEARS
(2005)
First edition thus, first printing: Krauss's book from 1948 is reinterpreted by Maurice Sendak with color illustrations filling every page.
CHARLOTTE AND THE WHITE HORSE
(1955)
Inscribed first edition of this story of a girl and her horse, illustrated by Sendak in a style inspired by William Blake, uncommon with an inscription by Krauss.
A HOLE IS TO DIG
(1952)
Inscribed first edition, later state, of the commercial and critical success that established Sendak's talent as an illustrator and Krauss's reputation for capturing child-like lyricism – an especially nice copy inscribed by Krauss.
A HOLE IS TO DIG
(1952)
Association first edition, later state, of the commercial and critical success that established Sendak's talent as an illustrator and Krauss's reputation for capturing child-like lyricism – inscribed by Sendak to "legendary" children's book collector Herbert Hosmer.
I WANT TO PAINT MY BATHROOM BLUE
1956
Lovely first printing of one of Sendak's scarcest works, with a mid-century anti-racist message.
THE ART OF MAURICE SENDAK
(1980)
First printing, a fine copy in the original printed glassine, inscribed by Sendak and with an original pen drawing of a Wild Thing.
SWINE LAKE
(1999)
First edition of the pig-remake of Swan Lake, with Sendak's wonderful color illustrations.
BEST OF LITTLE NEMO IN SLUMBER LAND
(1997)
First printing, with reproductions of the original comic strips by Winsor McCay, including appreciations by Maurice Sendak, Art Spiegelman, Charles Schulz, Chuck Jones, and more.
CALDECOTT & CO.: NOTES ON BOOKS & PICTURES
(1988)
Signed limited first edition, one of 250 copies, of this collection of essays by Sendak on illustrators and authors of children's books of the past, including Potter, Disney, Caldecott, Parrish, Claud Lovat Fraser and more.
"HILLBILLY WILD THING"
1997
Limited edition signed print produced in honor of Sendak's visit to West Virginia in 1997, depicting a Wild Thing wearing a hillbilly hat and waving a lariat surrounding the word "BOO!"
KENNY'S WINDOW
(1956)
Publisher's review copy of Sendak's first book as both author and illustrator.
Lyons Lion Advertising Slice Book
[circa 1965]
First edition of this exceptionally rare Sendak advertising title featuring the lion mascot of the Lyons event planning company.
Original art of a Wild Thing and Mickey Mouse
1987
Original signed pen-and-ink drawing by Sendak, depicting Mickey Mouse looking up to a Wild Thing
OUTSIDE OVER THERE
(1981)
First UK edition, published the same year as the first US, of the Caldecott Honor Award winner.
SOME SWELL PUP
(1976)
First printing, in which two children are taught how to properly care for a puppy, told in a comic strip-style illustrated story.
TEN LITTLE RABBITS
(1970)
First edition of this miniature counting book, published to accompany an exhibition of Sendak's art.
