A Hole is to Dig: A First Book of First Definitions
Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1952
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used





Seller: Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA
AbeBooks seller since May 1, 2020
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 50.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
16mo. Unpaginated. Blue cloth backstrip over color illustrated paper covered boards, illustrated endpapers. First edition second issue with "Grr-r-r" present after "When you make your bed you get a star." Spine ends rubbed, hinges starting. In the color Sendak illustrated dust jacket with original price $1.50 intact and 30-70 code on the flap : spine ends chipped, closed tear to front panel head edge, spine sunned, light foxing. A handsome copy with dust jacket now housed in a removable clear archival sleeve.
Seller Inventory # 13573
Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Hole is to Dig: A First Book of First Definitions
- Author
- KRAUSS, Ruth; Maurice Sendak
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers, New York
- Publication year
- 1952
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Dust jacket
- Good+
- Binding
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Illustrator
- Maurice Sendak illustrations
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Children's Books, Illustrated Books
Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA
Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 3.50 | US$ 14.75 |
Payment methods
Store description
Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books was established in 1996 as a natural progression of proprietor Jeffrey Long’s historical and bibliophilic interests. Our store is located in downtown Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood and is open seven days a week. In our on-going effort to provide a diversified inventory, we are acquiring fine and unusual books. From incunabula to 20th Century literature, from journals of voyages to autograph letters, no book or manuscript is beyond our purview. We would be delighted to consider all printed or written materials. Discretion is our hallmark. Long Brothers adheres to a strict code of professional conduct. We take pride in our customer service.…
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Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.Seller's business information
HOUSE OF LONG LLC LONG BROTHERS FINE AND RARE BOOKS % JEFFREY JOSEPH LONG SOLE MBR
400 Occidental Ave. S.
Seattle, WA U.S.A. 98104
Terms of sale
Orders from residents of Washington State subject to 10.1% sales tax.
All books are packed and shipped within 24 hours of receipt of order. Every book is professionally packaged in a heavy cardboard box and shipped via US Postal Service, fully insured. Shipping rates are $3.50 per book; an additional $1 for every book thereafter. Sets and oversized volumes might require additional postage – indication of such will be noted in the book description. Those orders ship at cost, as do international orders, for which shipping will be determined per sale. Other shipping modes are available per arrangement. Institutions will be billed per requirements.
Long Brothers adheres to a strict code of professional conduct as outlined by the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America. We take pride in our customer service.
Shipping terms
All books are shipped well-packed in cardboard boxes. Domestic US orders priced at $3.50 per order. Insurance for sales $75 and above included. International shipping expense is at cost, to be offered prior as a condition of sale -- buyer may choose to decline transaction if international shipping is too expensive, once that's determined.