Nutshell Library

Maurice Sendak

Published by Harper & Row, NY NY, 1962

About this Item

Charming set of four miniature books size 16 mo 3 3/8" x 2 3/8" in the original slipcover, hardcover cloth with acorn on cover. The books are Pierre, a cautionary tale In Five Chapters and a Prologue; Alligators All Around An Alphabet; One Was Johnny A Counting Book; Chicken Soup With Rice, A Book of Months; written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Only three have dust jackets which are rubbed with some chips and tears. The cardboard slipcover is rubbed at the edges and the paper covering has some tears and creases. The books are in Very Good condition, with tight square bindings and no marks or tears. From a nonsmoking home.The set is as purchased at a library sale; the original provenance is unknown.

Seller Inventory # 88

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Nutshell Library
• Publisher: Harper & Row, NY NY
• Publication Date: 1962
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Maurice Sendak
• Edition: First.
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Children-youth
  • Illustrated
  • Collectibles