Where the wild things are by maurice sendak, first edition. A fine copy, with just faint soiling to the bottom of the front cover, else a remarkably fresh and an unusually bright copy. First separate publication, reprinted from its first appearance in sketches, 1875. Tolkien, 1938 edition 25 the first us edition first impression. Where the wild things are by maurice sendak alibris. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret first. First edition, first printing with base of title page bearing library of congress number 6321253. The dust jacket is not priceclipped, but there is no price printed. Editions of where the wild things are by maurice sendak.
Scholarly books can receive heavy use by graduate students and researchers and the dust jackets get torn very quickly. I like to take a chance on new authors and hardback first editions. Perhaps the earliest known dust jacket for leaves of grass bibliographer joel myersons earliest notation of a known dustjacket for this title is the 1900 edition. Signed first state of the first edition, first printing first printing, first state dust jacket, flat signed on the title page by maurice sendak. Oct 17, 2011 some publishers make no statement at all about first editions but booksellers learn to identify firsts by other methods for instance a particular piece of copy on the dust jacket or a mistake. The childrens picturebook price guide includes first edition identification points for twentynine of the books in the list click on the book s title to see first edition identification points for a particular book. The book kicks off with an introduction with spike jonze and dave eggers.
The book was published in 1970, and therefore i have to believe would have a price on the dj. You can also look in the big websites like abebooks searching for first edition and sort by highest price. Where the wild things are first edition signed maurice. A brief history of the dust jacket books tell you why, inc. Where the wild things are maurice sendak first edition. These dust jackets could remain on the book when it was opened, providing protection for volumes even as they were read. Where the wild things are by maurice sendak 1st edition. You can also look in the big websites like abebooks searching for first edition. Where the wild things are maurice sendak first edition 9. Is there a way to find out if an hardcover book comes with a. Rare first edition, special limited large paper issue of shackletons fascinating account of the british antarctic expedition of 19071909, number 274 of only 300 copies printed. Where the wild things are first edition second issue dust. The the information on the publishers page seems to indicate a first edition. Hailed as the picasso of childrens books, maurice sendak has produced more than 80 books, of which where the wild things.
Where the wild things are book first 1st edition 1963 maurice sendak hc. Where the wild things are is one of the most popular books in the world. Where wild things are by maurice sendak, first issue. First and only edition of the antarctic book, with the signatures of every member of the shore party, including shackleton. Maurice sendak where the wild things are signed book. No marks previous owners name sticker on the inside of cover board, no other marks from past owners, not a former library book, not a remainder or book club, not clipped, illustrated hardcover, with straight boards no warping. Dust jackets from the 1920s and later were often decorated in art deco styles which are highly prized by collectors. Mar 19, 2018 i have a first edition jonathan cape 1986 hardback copy of going solo by roald dalh, signed inside the second page roald dalh 1986. First edition of where the wild things are sells for. Where the wild things are by maurice sendak special edition, 1 jan 1967 hardcover hardcover january 1, 1600 4. Rare and desirable signed, this is the first example we have seen. Where the wild things are by maurice sendak special. Check the details of your order from your my orders page and make sure that you selected hardcover, dust jacket and not hardcover, imagewrap. This extensive threepart book covers everything you wanted to know about spike jonzes fantastical movie where the wild things are.
First edition, first issue with library of congress catalog card number. Maurice sendak first edition where the wild things are. The author in interviews seems to be so full of himself, but this time was different. Jun 01, 2012 as for childrens books, the sale of where the wild things are is certainly up there. The first state book is equally unique in that the colors of the inks used on the. This appears to be a first edition of maurice sendaks 1963 classic where the wild things are. I recently bought a copy of james grahams aka harry patterson. Publishers pictorial paper covered boards over grey cloth spine. I have a signed copy of where the wild things are but no dust jacket. Aug 17, 2018 first edition in the firstissue dust jacket of one of the scarcest and most desirable books in modern childrens literature.
Where the wild things are by maurice sendak, poster abebooks. Dust jacket definition of dust jacket by the free dictionary. Know also that sometimes a library edition might have had pictorial boards with no jacket, and the trade edition had plain boards with jacket. Abebooks explains how to identify a first edition book.
Where the wild things are party supplies crown for baby first. Very scarce dust jacket is bright and strong with only a couple of closed tears. Where the wild things are by sendak, first edition, signed. Maurice sendak signed books for sale in stock ebay. Library of congress catalog number 6321253 on title page, with 1963 date. Based on the book by maurice sendak by sendak, maurice, spike jonze, dave eggers. I was told by a childrens rare book dealer that it was a first edition. May 30, 2014 the incredibly rare and desirable dust jacket to the first edition, first printing of f.
The book is inscribed and signed by maurice sendak with a drawing by the author of max the main character. First edition, in first issue dust jacket, of one of the scarcest and most desirable books in modern childrens literature, signed on the title page by maurice sendak. Jul 26, 20 look on rarebook sites like, and you will see how much, say, a signed dustjacketed first edition of ernest hemingways a farewell to arms fetches see left. Scott fitzgeralds the great gatsby with the original dust jacket is one of those rare books to track down. Original grey cloth, including original dust jacket with macmillan spring novels printed across the top back panel and gone with the wind title printed in the second column. Scott fitzgeralds the great gatsby, has definitely seen some better times in the past. Some of them are worth far more than the books they cover. Where the wild things are by maurice sendak signed first. Jan 24, 2009 dust jackets the paper covers around hardback books were once much more common than they are now. Where the wild things are, signed first edition, 1963. If the book was originally issued with a jacket but it is now missing, it may or may not affect value. It wasnt a bestseller when it was released in 1925 with only. Our marketplace offers millions of titles from sellers worldwide.
Signed by maurice sendak with a drawing of mickey mouse sendak, maurice. First edition of the 25th anniversary edition of this classic. Where wild things are by maurice sendak, first issue, first. First edition, first printing with base of title page bearing loc number. First edition in the first issue dust jacket of one of the scarcest and most desirable books. A stunning vibrant signed poster of max sitting in his kingly tent, impeccable provenance maurice sendak signed vibrant poster from where the wild things. The childrens picturebook price guide includes first edition identification points for twentynine of the books in the list click on the books title to see first edition identification points for a particular book. This advert means that the book you want to purchase did not have a dust jacket when it was originally published as issued, rather than having one that has now been lost. The most famous example is the jacket on the first edition of the great gatsby by f. The kids that read this get to use their imagination on what the wild things look like and how they would move and moan and grown. The childrens picturebook price guide includes first edition identification points for twentynine of the books in the list.
The light blue front cover shows a young roald dalh as a pilot. First edition, first printing, original clothbacked pictorial paper boards and interior in remarkable condition. The book is in perfect condition, no dammage to the spine or pages, the signature is clearly visible. As for childrens books, the sale of where the wild things are is certainly up there. Signed first state of the first edition, first printing of where the wild things are with the first printing, first state dust jacket. For modern book collectors, the condition of the dust jacket in some cases is 7080% of the value of the book.
Collecting, identifying, and valuing first edition childrens. First edition, first printing with first edition points. First edition in the first issue dust jacket of one of the scarcest and most desirable books in modern childrens. Details about where the wild things are signed by maurice sendak first edition 1st 1963. The estimated values in the table are for first edition books with dust jackets. A lovely copy of the definitive edition in an unrecorded jacket. Publishers dont bother with jackets for those books.
The fact that you do not find a listing with jackets does not really prove anything. First edition most often refers to the first commercial publication of a work between its own covers, even if it was first printed in a periodical. The only way to receive a dust jacket is to select the hardcover, dust jacket option for your book order during checkout. Where the wild things are by sendak, signed abebooks. Near fine book in a brand new facsimile dust jacket of the correct first printing. I say where the wild things are while driving, and he says rarrw in response. However if offerings are plentiful, and nobody has a jacket, thats an indicator. Where the wild things are maurice sendak, first state. Did you receive a book, expecting a dust jacket, but it came without one. What do you do with the dust jacket from a hardcover book. On title page, contains library of congress number 6321253. The book is inscribed to max making it more interesting and is in excellent condition. Maurice sendak, where the wild things are, signed first. Abebooks explains how to identify a first edition book youtube.
Some publishers make no statement at all about first editions but booksellers learn to identify firsts by other methods for instance a particular piece of copy on the dust jacket or a. Signed by maurice sendak on the half title page, inscribed to a former owner and dated dec. Youll never know, the book you have will be a collectible modern first edition with very good dust jacket and will be worth more that what you bought it for. It is the third most expensive childrens book ever sold on the site, following sales of hardtofind first. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare. With any book that you are interested in, start simple. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold. Reader asks about sendaks where the wild things are. Where the wild things are first edition second issue. Fine in a fine dust jacket without the caldecott medal sticker affixed to the front panel. Where the wild things are the first edition rare books. Where the wild things are signed by maurice sendak.
Oblong quarto, original color illustrated paper covered boards. Last october 20th, 2011 however, the celebrated art. Where the wild things are, 1963, first edition abebooks. Feb 01, 2015 the modernstyle dust jacket was first introduced in the 1830salthough possibly earlier evidence is inconclusive.
Lot of 9 classic childrens books, hard cover and soft cover, some with original dust jackets, several first. Octavo, original half cloth, drawings by larry rivers. The book was published in 1937, and what would many times happen is that a dust jacket is torn, gets discarded, so thats why only a very few dust jackets of the book survive, and none of them. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Where the wild things are maurice sendak first edition signed. Where the wild things are, a first edition first printing, signed by maurice sendak.
Aug 17, 2012 where the wild things are is one of the most popular books in the world. Where the wild things are, is a wildly wonderful book. Click on the book s title to see first edition identification points for a particular book. The first state book is equally unique in that the colors of the inks used on the end papers as well as many of the internal pages are different from the later printings, and has the library of congress of number on the. The valuable rare book dust jacket rare books digest.
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