Nutcracker

New York, New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1984. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Sendak, Maurice. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing of this lovely edition of the classic children's Christmas fantasy, in a new translation of Hoffmann's original 1816 German tale by Ralph Manheim & brilliant illustrations by the late, great Maurice Sendak (who also designed costumes & sets for the Pacific Northwest Ballet production). In 102 pages, nearly all with full-color Sendak illustrations. Oblong hardcover with soft blue-gray cloth-covered boards blindstamped with a title box around the silver lettering to front & spine is in Near Fine condition: exceptionally clean & bright, binding tight & square, pages white & unmarked, colors vivid. he price-clipped DJ is also Near Fine: colorful & bright with a small area of sticker pull to lower spine; beautifully protected in new mylar cover Free!Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day. SPECIAL: order any other Sendak books together for 20% off both & only $1.00 extra shipping per item! SORRY: book is too large for expedited domestic or international shipping without preapproval of substantial (at least double) postage increase per USPS rates.