Iona Peter Ope (2 results)

Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First edition. A signed copy of the first trade edition of this charming collection of traditional rhymes for children, illustrated by Maurice Sendak. The first edition thus, being the first trade edition of this work to feature the illustrations of Maurice Sendal.Signed by Iona Opie and Maurice Sendak to the half title.In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.The first edition thus of this work, with many embellishments in colour by Maurice Sendak. Originally published in 1947 by Williams and Norgate, this is an incredibly charming collection of over one hundred and seventy traditional rhymes for children collected and edited by Iona and Peter Opie. In the publisher's original paper covered boards, and unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper in excellent condition, but lightly sunned to back strip. Internally, firmly bound. Signed to the half title. Pages clean and bright. Fine. Maurice Sendak (illustrator). signed by author. book.…

Hardback. Condition: Fine. First edition. The scarce signed limited edition of this charming collection of traditional rhymes for children, illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Number two-hundred and sixty-three of three-hundred numbered and signed copies produced, signed by Iona Opie and Maurice Sendak.In the publisher's original paper covered boards and corresponding slip case.The first edition thus of this work, with many embellishments in colour by Maurice Sendak. Originally published in 1947 by Williams and Norgate, this is an incredibly charming collection of over one hundred and seventy traditional rhymes for children collected and edited by Iona and Peter Opie. In the publisher's original paper covered boards, and corresponding slip case. Externally, fine. Slip case in excellent condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Fine. Maurice Sendak (illustrator). signed by author. book.…