THE LITTLE PIG IN THE CUPBOARD
(1968)
First printing, warmly inscribed by the author to Leo Politi in part: "Your books have made my visit to Los Angeles especially memorable."
Association Copy
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LES HISTOIRES DE PATACHOU
(1932)
Duotone Art Deco illustrated picture book, inscribed at length by Derème to the French Minister of Foreign Affairs and former Prime Minister Louis Barthou.
THE FATAL LOZENGE
(1960)
First issue of Gorey's bracing alphabet book, with a lengthy inscription by the publisher to comedian Phyllis Diller asserting he "designed this format for all his books to get him into a larger market. It worked!"
THE BIG SNOW
1948
Inscribed second printing of the first edition of this Caldecott Award winner – with an original watercolor and inscribed to Marian Young, a prominent librarian and member of the Caldecott Award selection committee.
TIME-AGO LOST: More Tales of Jahdu
(1973)
First printing of the second Jahdu book of Harlem-based mythologies – this copy inscribed by Hamilton to Elizabeth Shub, one of the editors with whom Hamilton was working on M.C. HIGGINS, THE GREAT which would go on to win the Newbery Medal.
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.
ARROW TO THE SUN: A Pueblo Indian Tale
(1974)
Inscribed third printing of the Caldecott winner, this copy inscribed by white author and filmmaker McDermott to Marian Young, a prominent librarian and member of the Caldecott Award Selection Committee.
THE EMPEROR AND THE DRUMMER BOY
(1962)
Inscribed first printing of this Napoleonic tale of adventure on the high seas, with illustrations inspired by the art of soldiers of the period – presented to the author by the illustrator.
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