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Maurice Bernard Sendak (/ˈsɛndæk/; June 10, 1928 – May 8, 2012) was an American illustrator and writer of children’s books. He became widely known for his book Where the Wild Things Are, first published in 1963. Born to Polish-Jewish parents, his childhood was affected by the death of many of his family members during the Holocaust. Sendak also wrote works such as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, and illustrated many works by other authors including the Little Bear books by Else Holmelund Minarik.
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1st Edition Printing of Where the Wild Things Are w DJ
First edition, first printing of “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak, complete with the uncommon first printing dust jacket. New York: Harper & Row, 1963. With all first printing points, including the lack of the Caldecott award sticker on the front of the dust jacket, which was added by Harper & Row after recalling the edition to reflect the achievement shortly after publication. Other first printing points include the $3.50 price on the front flap of the jacket, along with the code “40-80” and “1163” indicating the publishing date of November 1963, and the correct three paragraph blurb. The jacket’s back flap also has the correct three paragraph blurb. The book itself shows the Library of Congress number “63-21253” on the title page and has no ISBN number on the rear board. A very good copy, with colorful pictorial endpapers and illustrations throughout. A “Books Are Fun” sticker appears on front pastedown, and a child’s signature appears on half-title page. Small tear at bottom of front free endpaper, a few spots on rear endpapers, and light shelf wear. The front flap is clipped at the lower corner, typical of all copies, and light chipping to jacket, with a discreet closed tear at top center. Overall in very good condition. Sold for $3,300.
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Maurice Sendak Original ”Wild Things” Sketch Signed — 12.25” x 14.75”
Maurice Sendak original pencil sketch of his ”Wild Things” creations. The author of the 1963 children’s book ”Where the Wild Things Are” draws a captivating scene involving a dinosaur fossil and some Wild Things. He signs the lower right ”Maurice Sendak”. The story of a little boy’s foray into an imaginary world of endearingly sensitive oversized creatures is one of the most popular children’s stories of all time. Matted to an overall size of 17.5” x 20”, visible area of drawing measures 12.25” x 14.5”. Small .5” tear to top edge at center, light smudging, and a smudge to mat bottom edge, else near fine. Sold for $3,125.
Maurice Sendak Original Signed Sketches of 12 Characters — 13.25” x 6”
Maurice Sendak original signed ink sketches. The ”Where The Wild Things Are” author draws 12 different characters on a single sheet, including a few ”Wild Thing” monsters. He signs the lower right: ”Maurice Sendak”. Measures 12.5” x 5.5”. Near fine condition. Sold for $3,120.
Maurice Sendak Signed Original Sketch — Depicts Max From ”Where The Wild Things Are”
Original Maurice Sendak signed sketch of Max, the main character from his classic book ”Where the Wild Things Are”. ”Wild Things” has sold over 19 million copies worldwide, making it one of the highest selling children’s books of all time. Charcoal drawing on white sketch paper measures approximately 6.25” x 9”, with irregular left edge measuring 5.75” at its most narrow and 6.75” at its widest. Sendak signs his name to lower right, ”Maurice Sendak”. Near fine. Sold for $2,813.
Maurice Sendak Signed Sketch 1988
Maurice Sendak signed original sketch. An exceptional and rare piece from the author and illustrator of classic children’s books, including “Where the Wild Things Are” and “Into The Night Kitchen.” Superb original pencil drawing executed on a sheet of tracing paper measuring 15″ x 19″. The drawing shows one of Sendak’s iconic “Wild Things” wearing a ribboned wide-brimmed hat and devilishly peering over a book. Boldly signed beneath, “Maurice Sendak.” This drawing was created for an American Express advertising campaign in 1988. According to the volume “Illustrated Shopping Bags Created by Maurice Sendak” published by Left Bank Books, drawings such as this one were printed on shopping bags with the tagline: “Purchase Protection. When monstrous accidents happen, the American Express Card has you covered.” Not surprisingly, extant original bags are quite scarce. Fine condition. Sold for $2,756.
Where the Wild Things Are Maurice Sendak Limited Signed
Exquisite copy of “Where the Wild Things Are”, complete with the hand-drawn sketch of one of the “Wild Things” by Maurice Sendak, signed and dated October 1988. This 25th anniversary edition is number 70 of a limited edition of 220 copies, bound in publisher’s blue leather with illustrated endpapers, and housed in a custom suede-lined clamshell case, also with illustrated cover. New York: Harper and Row, 1988. Book is additionally signed by Sendak on half-title page. All edges gilt and with gilt illustration to front of blue leather cover. Book measures 10.25″ x 9.375″; clamshell case measures 11″ x 10.5″; drawing measures 5″ x 6″. Extremely rare keepsake of the beloved children’s classic, even more so in such near fine condition, with significant flaws to note. Complete in original mailing box. Sold for $2,700.
Enest Shepard Winnie Pooh Corner Original Art Signed 29
Scarce Winnie-the Pooh artwork by E.H. Shepard, showing Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet as they appear on page 29 of A.A. Milne’s book, “The House at Pooh Corner” in Chapter II, “In which Tigger Comes to the Forest and has Breakfast”. Original Winnie-the-Pooh artwork by Shepard is scarce, even more so as published, with this illustration depicting the scene where Tigger takes a mouthful of thistle, unintentionally putting a bee in his mouth. Artwork is rendered in ink, with Chinese white corrections, on Neman’s Artist illustration board, and signed by Shepard at lower left. With the caption in pencil below the drawing, as it appears in “House at Pooh Corner”, reading, “‘Your friend,’ said Eeyore, ‘appears to have bitten on a bee.'” Illustration board measures 10.5″ x 6.875″ with drawing itself measuring approximately 7.25″ x 3.125″. Some toning, though fortunately confined to margins and not illustration itself. Overall very good condition. A scarce and enchanting drawing, originally from the Mary K. Young illustration art collection. Sold for $78,750.
Beautifully rendered watercolor and ink drawing of Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet by E.H. Shepard, the illustrator chosen by A.A. Milne to bring his literary characters to life. Here, Shepard draws Pooh and Piglet upon a letter to his agent, allowing the characters to express his feelings of gratitude and joy. In the autograph letter signed, dated 29 February 1932, Shepard thanks his agent for a letter, writing that he has “done splendidly” and that “this view is shared by others.” To emphasize his feelings, Shepard draws Winnie-the-Pooh reaching up and Piglet excitedly jumping at his side. Shepard must have been very pleased with his agent, as he very seldom drew his most famous characters; this drawing, done early in the illustrator’s career and just a few years after the Pooh series, is a rare exception. Single page is written from Long Meadow, Guildford. Light uniform toning and mounted to card. Overall in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $40,954.
Dr. Seuss Large Artwork From 1955 — Featuring an Early Grinch Prototype Two Years Before His Famous Character Debuted in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”
Large advertising artwork by Dr. Seuss from 1955, with a Grinch-like character clearly inspiring his famous creation two years later in 1957, when “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” was published, with the same shaggy green fur, small oval nose, and protruding circular mouth, complete with a slightly sour expression. Rendered in gouache and collage on paper, artwork for the brand Holly Sugar measures a large 27″ x 12″, roughly the same dimensions as a billboard, for which this was intended. Signed Dr. Seuss at lower left, with 1955 and Holly Sugar Corporation copyright printed at lower right. Artwork is mounted to board measuring 30″ x 15″, with label on verso — titling the piece “Crazy Chef with Pie”, detailing its exhibition at the 24th National Competition and Exhibit of Outdoor Advertising Art, by Seuss’ ad agency Mogge-Privett, Inc. Some minor spotting and light crackling to paint, overall very good plus condition, with spectacularly vivid colors. Sold for $23,100.
Edward Gorey Original Artwork for “Tales of Good and Evil”
Edward Gorey original artwork done for the cover of Nicolai Gogol’s short story collection, “Tales of Good and Evil”, unpublished but closely matching the final cover, with slightly different colors on the lady’s dress and man’s coat. Completed by Gorey circa 1956, at which time Gorey worked as an illustrator for Doubleday Anchor. This artwork beautifully exemplifies Gorey’s Victorian-Gothic sensibility, signed “Edward Gorey” at lower left. Rendered in pen, ink and watercolor on stiff board, artwork measures 4.25″ x 7.125″, framed to 8.5″ x 10.5″. Not examined out of frame, but artwork appears near fine, with colors still exceptionally bright. With original receipt from the Gotham Book Mart, whose close relationship with Gorey helped launch his career. Sold for $16,081.
Edward Gorey Original Artwork Informally Titled ”Tattooed Man and Associate”
Edward Gorey original artwork, rendered in pen, ink and watercolor, informally titled ”Tattooed Man and Associate”. This charming, somewhat absurdist artwork by Gorey was likely completed in the early 1950s, showing a man covered in swirly tattoos speaking to his companion in the library, with amusing touches such as the man holding a miniature person or statue, and a chamber pot next to the reclined reader. Visible portion of artwork measures 6.375” x 4.875”. Not examined out of frame, but appears near fine. With original receipt from the Gotham Book Mart, whose close relationship with Gorey helped launch his career. Sold for $8,750.
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