May 8 2012 (5 risultati)

Condizione: Very Good. Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7¾'' x 5''. Contains 278 printed pages of text. Slight tanning to the page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0099582317 BURMA, BURMESE (Myanmar).

Condizione: Good. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark blue cloth effect covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, light grey lining papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 31 pp with monochrome and illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine, scratch mark to the rear cover, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone and SIGNED by him to the front free end paper 'Edward Ardizzone.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ARDIZZONE, Edward (1900-1979).…

No Binding. Condizione: Fine. 1st Edition. This is a unique offering-- a matted and framed poster measuring 26" x 21" presenting the New York City skyline, The Empire State Building and Sendak's character Wild Thing quietly reading a book and enjoying several bright red apples. The provenance of Sendak's signing in the lower right corner is impeccable-- the Benedicts he wishes a Merry Christmas to are Bob, an engineer who donated a rewiring of Sendak's house for sound and Janice who managed the bookstore in Ridgefield CT where Sendak launched his bestseller, Where the Wild Things Are and many other books. The matted and framed poster are in mint condition and will be carefully wrapped and boxed for safe shipping. Sendak, Maurice Bernard ( June 10, 1928- May 8, 2012) (illustratore).…

Condizione: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour printed paper covered boards, pale blue lining papers. Quarto. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Author's first book. Unpaginated and with numerous monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with age darkening of the paper down the spine and the rear cover, price on front flap at top corner $2.95 and with correct date on lower front flap, stating: "0564 | 50 up". Dust wrapper protected. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone and SIGNED by the author to him to the front free end paper 'For Edward Ardizzone - In Admiration Jan Wahl | February 1965.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ARDIZZONE, Edward (1900-1979).…

Condizione: Very Good. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper-covered boards, vibrant colour illustrated lining papers. Oblong quarto. 9¼'' x 10''. A little darkening of the white paper to the spine ends. Very Good condition book in torn and professionally repaired dust wrapper with age darkening of the white paper across the top and bottom edges, not price clipped, 18s. Triple signed to the verso of front free end paper, being nicely SIGNED with blue fountain ink by Sendak in 1967 with a small drawing of a dog 'With very best wishes Maurice Sendak', below which is inscribed by Edward Ardizzone 'Maurice Sendak sent me this after reading 'The Little Girl and the Tiny Doll'! This was written and illustrated by Edward and Aingelda Ardizzone (Edward Ardizzone's daughter-in-law), SIGNED by 'Aingelda Ardizzone.' From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone. Member of the P.B.F.A. ARDIZZONE, Edward (1900-1979).…