Where The Wild Things Are : With The Scarce Wrapper

Sendak, Maurice

Published by The Bodley Head, London, 1967

The First UK printing published by The Bodley Head, London in 1967. The BOOK is in near Fine condition. Light toning to the board edges with a hint of pushing at the spine tips. Very early splaying of the front board. Internally clean with just a little light toning to the extreme page edges. Striking pictorial end-papers. Free from inscriptions and erasures. The WRAPPER is neatly price-clipped and is in Very Good++ condition. Some toning to the edges and spine. Light edge-wear with some creasing, a few small closed tears and a little rubbing in places. A 3cm closed tear to the upper rear edge and a very light small water stain to the lower spine which is barely discernible from the front. The wrapper is protected in a removable archival cover. Wonderfully illustrated in colour throughout by the author. Sendak's classic title and very scarce with the wrapper in such collectible condition. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact. Seller Inventory # ABE-1655289454882

Bibliographic Details

Title: Where The Wild Things Are : With The Scarce ...
Publisher: The Bodley Head, London
Publication Date: 1967
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition