FIRST EDITION OF CHARLOTTE AND THE WHITE HORSE, SIGNED BY MAURICE SENDAK
(SENDAK, Maurice) KRAUSS, Ruth. Charlotte and the White Horse. [New York]: Harper & Brothers, (1955). 12mo, original half black cloth, pictorial cream paper boards, patterned endpapers, original dust jacket.
First edition of this lovely collaboration between author Ruth Krauss and illustrator Maurice Sendak, signed by Sendak.
In this gentle story, beautifully illustrated in watercolor by Maurice Sendak, a little girl convinces her father to keep a weak-legged horse and nurtures it until it grows strong. “Ruth Krauss’ intuitive ability as a writer to capture the free-spirited thought processes and language of young children ensures her books’ widespread acceptance and timeless appeal” (Silvey, 380). Hanrahan A18. Dust jacket price-clipped. Bookseller ticket. New price stamped along edge of dust jacket flap.
Small bit of tape affixed to verso of dust jacket. A fine signed copy.