Where the Wild Things Are by Sendak, Maurice - 1971

New York: Harper & Row, 1971. Hardcover. Used: Good/Good. Maurice Sendak. Flat signed by Sendak on half-title page, no personal inscription. This is the First Trade Edition as the bottom of title page states: Library of Congress number 63-21253. Price at top of front flat is not clipped and reads: $3.95 Ages 4-8. Bottom of front flap is clipped. Inside back flap mentions 1970 award. Estimate 1971 date. Gold Caldecott Medal sticker on front cover. The book is in good plus condition with mild wear, the front bottom tip is just slightly through. Interior is VG, pages clean, hinges are very good. The inside first illustrated back page tip was folded so there is a crease. The Dust Jacket has edgewear along the top edge including a couple of small tear; it is in good overall with signs of handling. The back flap reads as follows: Awarded the 1964 Caldecott Medal for the Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year....In 1970 he was awarded the Hans Christian Anderson Illustrator's Medal in recognition of the excellence of his entire body of work...Chosen Number One Best Illustrated Children's Book of 1963 by The New York Times. Note: I just acquired eleven signed Sendak and am seeking a collector who is interested. They are: Where the Wild Things Are, Hurry Home Candy, Hector Protector And As I Went Over The Water, Very Far Away, A Very Special House, The Wonderful Farm, Shadrach, In The Night Kitchen, Seven Tales, and Nutcracker. All are signed and illustrated by Sendak.

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