Five first editions inscribed to Sendak
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Five first editions inscribed to Sendak

William Steig

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Five first editions inscribed to Sendak
William Steig
MAURICE SENDAK – STEIG, William (1907-2003). Five first editions inscribed, with drawings, to Maurice Sendak, New York, 1971-1976.

A lovely group of first editions in dust jackets, all warmly inscribed, with drawings, by William Steig to his friend and colleague Maurice Sendak. Amos & Boris. New York: Farrar Straus and Giroux, 1971. First edition. Inscribed: "To my illustrious colleague, Maruice Sendak. –Bill Steig." * Dominic. New York: Farrar Straus and Giroux, 1972. First edition. Inscribed: "For my esteemed colleague Maurice Sendak / Bill Steig." * The Real Thief. New York: Farrar Straus and Giroux, 1973. First edition. Inscribed: "May 29, 1980. Maurice, your new book is the most beautiful book I've seen. Bill." * The Amazing Bone. New York: Farrar Straus and Giroux, 1976. First edition. Inscribed: "May 29 1980, For Maurice with Love / Bill." * Abel's Island. New York: Farrar Straus and Giroux, 1976. First edition. Inscribed: "For Maurice, whom I admire tremendously, Bill. May 29, 1980."

Together, five volumes. Quarto and octavo. Original cloth and dust jackets; overall excellent condition.