- 174
Sendak, Maurice.
Estimate
2,800 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Where the Wild Things Are. [New York:] Harper & Row, 1963
- PAPER
oblong 8vo, first edition, colour illustrations by the author, original green cloth-backed pictorial boards, first issue dust-jacket, professional repair to short tear on title-page, dust-jacket with slight spotting and browning
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
An extremely good copy.
Copies of the first issue dust-jacket, without mention of the Caldecott Medal, are rare. The upper flap includes the price of $3.50 in the top right corner and the correct publisher's information is present: a three paragraph blurb together with "HARPER & ROW, PUBLISHERS | 40-80 | 1163". The lower flap carries a furter three paragraph blurb.