Maurice Sendak (American, 1928-2012). Outside Over There, 1981. First edition and proof copy for the first UK edition. F... (Total: 2 Items)

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Maurice Sendak (American, 1928-2012)
Outside Over There, 1981
First edition and proof copy for the first UK edition
First edition signed by Sendak on the half-title page
Proof copy inscribed by Sendak, "For Ward - with pleasure! / Maurice Sendak / March '81," on the front wrapper

Property from the Collection of Justin Schiller
Maurice Sendak. Outside Over There. [New York: Harper & Row, 1981]. First edition. Signed by Sendak on the half-title. Oblong quarto. [40] pages. Red cloth stamped in gilt; original illustrated dust jacket ($12.95).

[Together With:] Another copy. [London: The Bodley Head, 1981]. First UK edition, proof copy. Inscribed by Sendak, "For Ward - with pleasure! / Maurice Sendak / March '81," on the front wrapper. Oblong quarto. [40] pages. Plain paper wrappers with white tape backstrip.

Condition: Minimal edgewear, pencil notations to endpapers. Wrappers somewhat soiled, a few scattered stains; foxing to margins of proof copy throughout. Very good to near fine.

References: Hanrahan A110 and Appendix A


More information about Maurice Sendak. See also: Sendak, Maurice, Maurice Bernard Sendak Artist.

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