UNIQUE PAIR OF CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS WITH ORIGINAL DRAWINGS ON THEM OF A WILD THING AND THE NUTCRACKER BY MAURICE SENDAK

SENDAK, Maurice. Christmas Ornaments. No place, circa 1978.

A wonderful and unique item: two plain white Christmas ornaments, one with a drawing of Wild Thing on it done in red, black and yellow markers and the other with a drawing of the Nutcracker on it done in black, yellow and green markers by Maurice Sendak for a neighbor and close friend. $35,000.

BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL ANIMATION CEL FROM THE TELEVISION CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, SIMPLE GIFTS, INSCRIBED BY SENDAK TO A CLOSE FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR

SENDAK, Maurice. Original animation cel inscribed [Simple Gifts]. Ridgefield, Connecticut, 1979.

Beautiful original animation cel from the Christmas television special, Simple Gifts, featuring a boy in tattered historical dress, inscribed by Sendak to a close friend and neighbor: "For Elizabeth, Happy Birthday! Maurice Sendak. Oct: 79." $5500.

"HAPPY WILD THINGS!"

SENDAK, Maurice. Poster inscribed ["Where The Wild Things Are…"]. Minnesota, 1985.

Lovely poster illustrated by Maurice Sendak advertising the American premiere of the Sendak and Knussen opera "Where the Wild Things Are," inscribed below the main illustration for presentation to a neighbor and close friend: "For Elizabeth—happy Wild Things!—Maurice Dec. '85." $4000.

BEAUTIFUL LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH, ONE OF ONLY 125 COPIES PRINTED, INSCRIBED BY MAURICE SENDAK TO A CLOSE FRIEND

SENDAK, Maurice. Chromolithograph inscribed ["Unicorn"]. No place, circa 1976.

Beautiful limited edition chromolithograph, one of only 125 copies printed for sale at the exhibition at Galerie Daniel Keel in Switzerland during the 1970s exhibition of Sendak's art, inscribed in the lower margin to a close friend: "For Betty—from Maurice Sendak. Jan:76," handsomely framed. $3500.

“FOR ANDY, WHO IS REALLY SWELL!"

SENDAK, Maurice. Really Rosie. New York, 1975.

First edition, presentation copy, of the piano/vocal score of the animated television special composed and performed by Carole King, inscribed on the first page of music to a close friend and neighbor: "For Andy, who is Really Swell!—Maurice Sendak June '77." $3500.

SIGNED BY MAURICE SENDAK

SENDAK, Maurice. Poster signed ["The Art of Maurice Sendak"]. New York, 1980.

Lovely color-printed poster with an image of children decorating a Wild Thing as if he were a Christmas tree, signed by Maurice Sendak. $3500.

CHRISTMAS PRINT INSCRIBED BY MAURICE SENDAK TO A CLOSE FRIEND, FEATURING TWO WILD THINGS

SENDAK, Maurice. Print inscribed. No place, 1981.

Color print with a Christmas theme with two Wild Things prominently featured, inscribed, "For Elizabeth—For Christmas!—Maurice Jan '82." $3500.

ORIGINAL DRAWING INSCRIBED BY MAURICE SENDAK

(STOCKTON, Frank) SENDAK, Maurice. Original drawing inscribed. No place, 1987.

Wonderful original drawing by Maurice Sendak of the Bee-Man of Orn, inscribed "For Eric and Kim from Maurice with all his love—May 87." $3200.

INSCRIBED BY SENDAK WITH A SKETCH OF A WILD THING

LANES, Selma G. Art of Maurice Sendak. New York, 1980.

First edition of the first major retrospective of the acclaimed artist-author’s career, with 261 illustrations, including 94 color plates and an original Sendak pop-up, inscribed by him: “For Joan. For Everything. Maurice Sendak April '81” with a superb original sketch of one of his Wild Things (Moishe) saying, “Thank you!" $3200.

INSCRIBED BY MAURICE SENDAK TO A CLOSE FRIEND

SENDAK, Maurice. Poster inscribed ["Children's Book Showcase"]. New York, 1976.

Lovely proof of a poster illustrated by Maurice Sendak using characters from Little Red Riding Hood and advertising the Children's Book Showcase, inscribed in the bottom margin for presentation to a neighbor and close friend: "For Michael—from Maurice Sendak. Jan. '76." $2800.

CHARMING PROOF OF THE WILD THINGS-THEMED INVITATION TO THE 1981 BRETANOS COSTUME GALA, INSCRIBED BY MAURICE SENDAK FOR PRESENTATION

SENDAK, Maurice. Invitation proof inscribed [Brentanos Annual Costume Gala]. New York, 1981.

Original proof of the invitation for Bretanos 1981 Costume Gala, featuring the wild things characters, Moishe and Sipi, in full Victorian dress, inscribed at the bottom for presentation: "For Andy—affectionately!—Maurice Jan. '82." $2800.

"SO THEN—HE MADE THEM VANISH AGAIN!"

SENDAK, Maurice. Ten Little Rabbits. Philadelphia, 1970.

First edition, presentation copy, of this rabbit-themed counting book, one of approximately 200 copies printed, inscribed to Sendak's close friend and neighbor: "For Betty, Maurice Sendak Nov. '75," with an original drawing of Mino the Magician saying "with pleasure!" $2800.

LARGE COLORFUL POSTER INSCRIBED BY MAURICE SENDAK, FEATURING FIVE WILD THINGS

SENDAK, Maurice. Poster signed ["Zeichnungen"]. Zurich, 1974.

Large colorful poster for a gallery exhibition in Zurich of Sendak drawings inscribed, "with best wishes! Maurice Sendak." $2800.

INSCRIBED BY MAURICE SENDAK TO A CLOSE FRIEND

SENDAK, Maurice. Print inscribed. No place, circa 1970.

Original print with a scene from In the Night Kitchen, inscribed by Sendak beneath the image to a close friend, "For Elizabeth—with great pleasure!—Maurice Sendak. June '78." $2800.

"HAPPY H.C. ANDERSEN DAY!"

SENDAK, Maurice. Poster inscribed ["International Children's Book Day"]. No place, 1970.

Lovely color-printed poster inscribed by Maurice Sendak to a close friend, "For Elizabeth—happy H.C. Andersen day! Maurice Sendak Sept. 76." $2800.

INSCRIBED BY MAURICE SENDAK

SENDAK, Maurice. Poster inscribed ["Children's Book Showcase"]. No place, 1976.

Lovely color-printed poster inscribed by Maurice Sendak to a close friend, "for Michael from Maurice," with Sendak having filled in the blank fields "Place," "Date" and "Times" with "Ridgefield, Conn.," "Feb. 14, '76" and "Terrific!" $2800.

LARGE COLORFUL OPERA POSTER INSCRIBED BY MAURICE SENDAK, FEATURING FIVE WILD THINGS

SENDAK, Maurice. Poster signed ["Glyndebourne Touring Opera"]. No place, 1984.

Large colorful poster for the Glyndebourne Touring Opera's 1984 productions in Norwich of Where The Wild Things Are, Higglety Pigglety Pop!, Le Nozze di Figaro and Cosi Fan Tutte, inscribed by Maurice Sendak to a close friend and neighbor, "For Elizabeth—For Christmas! Maurice Sendak, Dec. 86." $2800.

LOVELY SENDAK-ILLUSTRATED POSTER FROM THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET'S WORLD PREMIERE OF THE NUTCRACKER, 1983, INSCRIBED BY SENDAK FOR PRESENTATION

SENDAK, Maurice. Poster inscribed ["Nutcracker"]. Seattle, 1983.

Beautiful poster, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, advertising the Pacific Northwest Ballet's 1983 world premiere of the Nutcracker, featuring sets and costumes by Maurice Sendak, inscribed at the bottom of the image for presentation to a close friend and neighbor: "For Mike—with complete pleasure!—Maurice Sendak Jul '84." $2700.

“LET THE WILD RUMPUS START!”

SENDAK, Maurice. Bernard. Taiwan, 1980. One of only 50 stuffed animals signed on the foot by Maurice Sendak, recreating “Bernard,” a monster from “Where the Wild Things Are.” $2500.

“LET THE WILD RUMPUS START!”

SENDAK, Maurice. Bernard. Taiwan, 1980.

One of only 50 stuffed animals signed on the foot by Maurice Sendak, recreating “Bernard,” a monster from “Where the Wild Things Are.” $2500.

SIGNED BY MAURICE SENDAK

SENDAK, Maurice. Print signed ["In the Night Kitchen"]. No place, circa 1971.

Lovely print of the cover from In the Night Kitchen, signed in the margin by Maurice Sendak. From the collection of Sendak's close friend and neighbor. $2500.

ONLY 500 POSTERS SIGNED BY MAURICE SENDAK

SENDAK, Maurice. Poster signed. ["Growing Up with Mickey: Mickey and Me"]. Probably Philadelphia, circa 1981.

Signed limited edition of this poster by Maurice Sendak depicting him waving through a mirror at Mickey Mouse, number 314 of only 500 posters signed by Maurice Sendak. $2200.

“HEY! IT’S A GIRL”

SENDAK, Maurice and MARGOLIS, Matthew. Some Swell Pup or Are You Sure You Want a Dog? New York, 1976.

First edition, presentation copy, of this sprightly cautionary tale of pet ownership, beautifully illustrated, inscribed to Sendak's close friend and neighbor: "For Andy—Maurice Sept. '76," with an original drawing of the book's unnamed pup. $2200.

BEAUTIFUL COLOR POSTER FOR CORSARO AND SENDAK'S BOOK ABOUT THEIR OPERA PRODUCTION OF PROKOFIEV'S LOVE OF THREE ORANGES, INSCRIBED BY SENDAK FOR PRESENTATION TO HIS CLOSE FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR

SENDAK, Maurice. Poster inscribed ["The Love for Three Oranges"]. New York, 1984.

Lovely color poster, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, promoting the 1984 book companion to Corsaro and Sendak's 1982 adaptation of Prokofiev's opera, inscribed in the lower margin for presentation to Sendak's close friend and neighbor: "For Elizabeth—from Maurice Sendak. Dec. '85." $1800.

POSTER INSCRIBED BY MAURICE SENDAK TO A CLOSE FRIEND

SENDAK, Maurice. Poster inscribed ["Stages"]. No place, 1976.

Poster for the original production of the play "Stages," with art by Maurice Sendak, inscribed by him, "For Elizabeth with my best wishes! Maurice Sendak June '78." $1800.

INSCRIBED BY MAURICE SENDAK TO A NEIGHBOR WITH WHOM HE WAS CLOSE FRIENDS

SENDAK, Maurice. Print inscribed [Cover illustration for Pierre; and the Ambiguities]. No place, circa 1995.

Striking print of the erotic cover illustration by Maurice Sendak from the Kraken Edition of Melville's Pierre; and the Ambiguities, inscribed in the lower margin to a neighbor and close friend: "To Elizabeth Graham from Maurice Sendak." $1800.

SCARCE AND BEAUTIFUL POSTER FROM THE PIERPONT MORGAN LIBRARY'S 1981 SENDAK EXHIBITION, INSCRIBED BY SENDAK FOR PRESENTATION TO A NEIGHBOR AND CLOSE FRIEND

SENDAK, Maurice. Poster inscribed ["Drawings & Watercolors by Maurice Sendak"]. New York, 1981.

Wonderful poster advertising The Pierpont Morgan Library's 1981 Sendak exhibition focusing on The Magic Flute and Outside Over There, inscribed for presentation to Sendak's neighbor and close friend: "For Elizabeth—affectionately—Maurice Jan:81." $1700.

INSCRIBED BY MAURICE SENDAK

(SENDAK, Maurice) SINGER, Isaac Bashevis. Zlateh the Goat. New York, 1966.

First trade edition, presentation copy, of this collection of Jewish folklore, inscribed on the half title to a close friend and neighbor: "For Elizabeth—For whom I am signing books today! So there! Maurice Sendak May '79." $1650.

THE MOON JUMPERS, INSCRIBED BY MAURICE SENDAK, WITH AN ORIGINAL DRAWING

(SENDAK, Maurice) UDRY, Janice May. The Moon Jumpers. New York, 1965.

Later edition of a “child’s exhilaration and enchantment with the loveliness of summer nights,” inscribed by Sendak to a close friend and neighbor: "For Elizabeth—with pleasure. Maurice Sendak June '76," and with an original drawing of one of the moon jumpers. $1600.

INSCRIBED BY MAURICE SENDAK

SENDAK, Maurice. Poster inscribed ["The Cunning Little Vixen"]. New York, 1981.

Limited edition, number 174 of 500 copies of this poster for the New York City Opera's 1981 production of The Cunning Little Vixen, inscribed to a close friend and neighbor: "For Michael—Greetings! Maurice. May '81." $1600.

LOVELY SENDAK-ILLUSTRATED POSTER PROMOTING CARE'S 1991 WORLD HUNGER CRUSADE, SIGNED BY MAURICE SENDAK

SENDAK, Maurice. Poster signed ["CARE 1991"]. No place, 1991.

Beautiful poster, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, promoting CARE's 1991 World Hunger Crusade, signed at the bottom by Maurice Sendak. $1500.

COLOR PRINT FROM MR. RABBIT AND THE LOVELY PRESENT, SIGNED BY MAURICE SENDAK

SENDAK, Maurice. Color print signed [From "Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present"]. No place, circa 1962.

Color print from the book Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present, signed by Maurice Sendak on the mount. $1500.

INSCRIBED BY MAURICE SENDAK TO A NEIGHBOR FAMILY WITH WHOM HE WAS CLOSE FRIENDS

SENDAK, Maurice. Print inscribed ["The Three Feathers"]. Ridgefield, Connecticut, 1979.

Lovely print featuring an image from "The Three Feathers" from Sendak's adaptation of the Brothers Grimm's fairy tales, inscribed in the lower margin to close friends: "The Three Feathers—For the Grahams—with pleasure! Maurice Sendak." $1350.

WONDERFUL PROMOTIONAL BOOK POSTER FOR THE BRITISH EDITION OF SENDAK'S I SAW ESAU, INSCRIBED BY SENDAK FOR PRESENTATION TO HIS CLOSE FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR

SENDAK, Maurice. Poster inscribed ["I Saw Esau"]. Great Britain, 1992.

Lovely color poster, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, advertising the British edition of his book, I Saw Esau, inscribed in the background of one of several small illustrations for presentation to his close friend and neighbor: "For Elizabeth from Maurice Sept. '92." $1350.

“A MILESTONE IN SENDAK’S CAREER”

SENDAK, Maurice. GRIMM, Wilhelm. Dear Mili. New York, 1988.

First edition of this Grimm fairy tale adaptation, signed on the half title by Maurice Sendak. $1200.

INSCRIBED BY SENDAK TO A NEIGHBOR AND CLOSE FRIEND

(SENDAK, Maurice) JARRELL, Randall. The Bat-Poet. New York and London, 1964.

First edition, presentation copy, of this children's story about embracing individualism, inscribed to a close friend and neighbor: "For Elizabeth From Maurice Sendak May '75." $1200.

INSCRIBED BY MAURICE SENDAK TO A NEIGHBOR WITH WHOM HE WAS CLOSE FRIENDS

SENDAK, Maurice. Print inscribed ["Brother and Sister"]. Ridgefield, Connecticut, circa 1979.

Lovely print featuring an image from "Brother and Sister" from Sendak's adaptation of the Brothers Grimm's fairy tales, inscribed in the lower margin to a neighbor and close friend: "Brother & Sister—for Betty Graham—for cake! Maurice Sendak," handsomely framed. $1200.

INSCRIBED BY MAURICE SENDAK TO A NEIGHBOR AND CLOSE FRIEND

SENDAK, Maurice. Print inscribed ["Hansel and Gretel"]. No place, circa 1980.

Lovely print featuring an image from "The Golden Bird" from Sendak's adaptation of the Brothers Grimm's fairy tales, inscribed in pencil on the verso to a neighbor and close friend: "For Michael—For New Year's! With pleasure—Maurice Sendak Jan. '80." $1200.

"AN ORIGINAL FOR ELIZABETH"

(SENDAK, Maurice) STRICH, Christian, compiler. Maurice Sendak. Zeichnungen 1953-1970. Zurich, 1974.

Limited first edition of the illustrated catalog for a 1974 gallery exhibition of Sendak's work, one of 1000 copies, signed by Maurice Sendak with an original sketch of a dancing boy with a speech balloon reading, "an original for Elizabeth." $1100.

INSCRIBED BY MAURICE SENDAK

(SENDAK, Maurice) TESNOHLIDEK, Rudolf. Cunning Little Vixen. New York, 1985.

First trade edition in English, presentation copy, of this classic Czech animal story, wonderfully illustrated by Maurice Sendak, inscribed on a pictorial preliminary in the year of publication to a close friend and neighbor: "For Mike with good old friendship! Maurice Sendak De. '85." $850.

"FOR CHRISTMAS—NEW YEAR—AND A SUPER JANUARY"

(SENDAK, Maurice) MACDONALD, George. The Portent. San Francisco, 1979.

First edition of this supernatural novel, with frontispiece illustration by Maurice Sendak, inscribed by Sendak to a close friend and neighbor: "For Elizabeth, For Christmas—New Year—and a Super January. Jan. 80. Maurice Sendak." $750.

SIGNED BY AUTHOR IONA OPIE AND ILLUSTRATOR MAURICE SENDAK

(SENDAK, Maurice) OPIE, Iona and OPIE, Peter. I Saw Esau. Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1992.

Deluxe signed limited first American edition, number 323 of 350 copies signed on a special limitation page by by Iona Opie and Maurice Sendak, with dozens of beautiful color illustrations after watercolors by Maurice Sendak, in original slipcase. $750.

SIGNED BY ILLUSTRATOR MAURICE SENDAK

(SENDAK, Maurice) OPIE, Iona and OPIE, Peter. I Saw Esau. Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1992.

First American trade edition, with dozens of beautiful color illustrations after watercolors by Maurice Sendak, signed on the half title by Maurice Sendak. $650.

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.

MAURICE SENDAK'S CHRISTMAS MYSTERY, INCLUDING A BOOK ILLUSTRATED BY SENDAK AND A 48-PIECE PUZZLE

SENDAK, Maurice. Maurice Sendak's Christmas Mystery. New York, 1995.

First edition of this Christmas-themed gift set, comprising a short illustrated story by Sendak and a 48-piece puzzle featuring a Sendak illustration that promises to "solve the mystery." From the collection of Sendak's close friend. $600.

ILLUSTRATED BY MAURICE SENDAK

RITCHIE, Jean and SENDAK, Maurice. Singing Family of the Cumberlands. New York, 1955.

First edition of the children's book about a family of 16 in Kentucky that is committed to singing folk songs, beautifully illustrated by Maurice Sendak and with music for 42 folk songs. From the collection of Sendak's close friend and neighbor. $600.