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Lot #565
Maurice Sendak

The Art of Maurice Sendak, featuring a fantastic Wild Thing sketch

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The Art of Maurice Sendak, featuring a fantastic Wild Thing sketch

Signed book: The Art of Maurice Sendak. First edition. NY: Harry N. Abrams, 1980. Hardcover with lettered acetate dust jacket, 11.75 x 10.75, 278 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black felt tip, "For E. B.-and a merry Christmas! Maurice Sendak, Dec. 80," with the addition of a large original full-body sketch of one of his famous Wild Thing Carol saying, "Boo!" In fine condition, with tears to the hinge and left side of the signed page, far from the wonderful sketch.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs & Artifacts
  • Dates: #506 - Ended August 09, 2017





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