47 B a u m a n R a r e B o o k s Vibrant Color Poster Advertising “Imagination Celebration” At The Kennedy Center, Inscribed By Sendak 62. SENDAK, Maurice. Poster inscribed [“Imagination Celebration”]. New York, 1982. $2800. Splendid color poster, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, advertising the Kennedy Center’s “Imagination Celebration” in 1982, inscribed: “For Elizabeth from Maurice Sendak—Jul ‘84.” This poster advertises “Imagination Celebration” at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 1982, the sixth rendition of a national arts festival for children promoting opera, theater, and more. Hanrahan C11. Near-fine. “For Andy, Who Is Really Swell!” 59. SENDAK, Maurice. Really Rosie. New York, 1975. $3500. First edition, presentation copy, of the piano/vocal score of the animated television special composed and performed by Carole King, inscribed: “For Andy, who is Really Swell!—Maurice Sendak June ‘77.” The animated television series Really Rosie was based on Sendak’s books The Sign on Rosie’s Door and The Nutshell Library. It featured music composed and performed by Carole King, with the story and lyrics by Maurice Sendak. Near-fine. First Edition, Presentation Copy, Of Some Swell Pup, Inscribed With An Original Drawing Of The Pup 60. SENDAK, Maurice and MARGOLIS, Matthew. Some Swell Pup, or Are You Sure You Want a Dog? New York, 1976. $2200. First edition, presentation copy, of this sprightly cautionary tale of pet ownership, inscribed: “For Andy—Maurice Sept. ‘76,” with an original drawing of the book’s unnamed pup. Sendak co-wrote this story, which follows two children through the trials and tribulations of training their puppy, with a professional dog trainer. Hanrahan A97. Book very nearly fine, dust jacket near-fine. Signed By Maurice Sendak 61. SENDAK, Maurice. Posters. New York, 1986. $2500. First edition of this wonderful collection of Sendak’s “easy images,” signed by Maurice Sendak. This is a collection of 24 of Sendak’s “favorite posters and pictures,” with his introduction. Hanrahan A126. Near-fine.
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