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"WITH VERY OLD—VERY GOOD NUTCRACKING AFFECTION!"

(SENDAK, Maurice) HOFFMAN, E.T.A. The Nutcracker. New York, 1984.

First trade edition, presentation copy, of this delightful blend of Hoffman’s Christmas tale and Sendak’s magical color illustrations, inscribed to Sendak's close friend and neighbor: "For Elizabeth, with very old—very good nutcracking affection! Maurice Sendak Oct. '84," with an original drawing of the Nutcracker saying, "Happy Christmas!" $2800.

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WONDERFUL PROMOTIONAL MOCK-UP OF SENDAK'S NUTCRACKER, INSCRIBED BY HIM TO A CLOSE FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR

SENDAK, Maurice and HOFFMANN, E.T.A. Promotional mock-up ["Nutcracker"]. New York, 1984.

Original 14-page promotional mock-up (uncorrected proofs / non-consecutive pages) of Maurice Sendak's version of a holiday classic, inscribed on the title page in the year of publication to a close friend and neighbor: "For Elizabeth—from Maurice—Jul '84." $650.

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