Master Eustace
New York: Thomas Seltzer, 1920. First Edition. First American edition comprising five short stores: "Master Eustace," "Longstaff's Marriage," "Théodolinde," "A Light Man," and "Benvolio." In original unclipped jacket ($2.00). Jacket is in good condition with some large chipping at head of spine, small chipping to extremities. Green cloth over boards with debossed cross-t on front and gilded lettering on spine. One corner lightly rubbed, slightly cocked, and gentle bumps to head and tail of spine, otherwise near fine. The interior is clean and clear.
From the private library of Maurice Sendak with laid in paper documenting its sale. Maurice Sendak was a celebrated children's author and illustrator known for multiple works including, "Where the Wild Things Are."
Pages: (6) 280 Dimensions: 7½ x 5⅜ x 1⅛ . Very Good / Good. Item #4898
Price: $300.00