New York, New York, U.S.A. Delacorte Press, 1990. Illustrated by H. Lee Shapiro. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. This is a beautiful book. A First Edition, First Printing (so indicated with number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1) of the H. Lee Shapiro illustrated edition, signed by..... More
New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1984. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak. First American Edition. Cloth. A lovely First Edition (American, so stated, Hanrahan (60)), signed for Parrish Books by Maurice Sendak on the half-title page at his home in Connecticut. This is the complete play text as it was performed in Glyndebourne..... More
New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1984. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak. First American Edition. Cloth. A lovely First Edition (American, so stated, Hanrahan (60)), signed for Parrish Books by Maurice Sendak on the half-title page. This is the complete play text as it was performed in Glyndebourne with the stage and costume..... More
Carmel, CA: Pacific Rim Galleries, 1986. Limited Numbered First Edition. Saddle-sewn wrapper bound. A gorgeous and fascinating First Edition production, with a 14 page saddle-sewn wrapper bound commentary by Richard Dillon and 13 signed and numbered portrait etchings by Jack Coughlin, loose in separate gray wrappers, each with tissue guard..... More
G. P. Putnam's Son's, 1975. 1975 Edition. Soft Cover. A handsome softcover edition of Edward Gorey's first collection of 15 books, followed by "Amphigorey Also" and "Amphigorey Too." [Toledano, A44e.] Measures 11" tall. In decorated covers, the book is clean and bright with only the lightest touches of wear on..... More
Hawthorn, 1968. Second Edition. Pictorial Boards. A lovely copy of the second edition later printing of this Gorey book. With header title: "der Traurige Zwolfpfunder"(sic). [Toledano, A27b.] Originaly published in 1968 by Meredith publishers, the date of this publication is unknown. Measures 6 1/4" high x 7 1/4" wide. With..... More
The Fantod Press, 1997. Limited Numbered First Edition. Cardboard Wrappers. A fine Limited Numbered First Printing signed by the author on the limitation page. Numbered 302 of 750 Limited Numbered copies. A small book (3 3/4" x 4 1/4") in light olive green cardbord wrappers. 32 unnumbered pages. A lovely..... More
Dodd, Mead/Harcourt Brace, 1978. 1978 and 1985 Reprint Editions. Decorative Boards. Two lovely editions of this very early Gorey book. Originally published in 1957, Gorey's third book, included here are the 1978 and 1985 editions of this book. The 1978 edition states "Reissued 1978/First Printing" with $5.95 on the dustjacket..... More
Adama, 1985. Reprint of 1983 edition. Paper Boards. A beautiful copy of the reprint of this clever book, orgiinally published in 1983 in a signed miniature format. Copyright 1983 but this edition actually published in 1985. Typographical cover by Edward Gorey. No statement of edition. [Toledano, A86c.] Measures 6" high..... More
Dodd, Mead & Company, 1979. First Printing 1979 Reissue. Decorative Boards. A very nice copy of the First Printing of the 1979 Reissue. Originally published in 1966 by Simon & Schuster. New edition subsequent to the promotional paperback edition issued at the American Booksellers convention. States "Reissued 1979/First Printing." [Toledano..... More
Harcourt Brace, 1998. First Edition. Decorative Boards. A lovely First Edition of one of Edward Gorey's later books. Subtitled: A Dispirited and Distasteful Diversion for Christmas." This story first appeared in The New York Times Magaine on December 21, 1997. Measures 7 1/2" wide x 7 1/2" high. In fine..... More
Capricorn, 1971. Second Printing. Soft Cover. A handsome second printing. Published in April 1971, this printing was preceded by a signed limited edition published by Gotham Book Mart in December 1970. [Toledano, A35c.] Measures 5 3/4" high x 7 5/8" wide. In white softcover, the book is in fine condition..... More
Meredith Press, 1967. First Edition. Paper Boards. A beautiful First Edition of one of Edward Gorey's earlier books. States "First Edition" on the copyright page with pictorial dustjacket. [Toledano, A26a.] The book is very nice and in fine condition but for two pinprick-size dots on the top page edge. In..... More
Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Peter E. Randall, 1995. First Edition. Cloth. The best reference for the works of Maurice Sendak in fine condition with a fine dustjacket in archival plastic cover. In red cloth and cream endpapers the book is in lovely condition. There is a wrinkle on the front pastedown..... More
New York, New York, U.S.A. Holiday House, 1971. Illustrated by Edward Gorey. First Trade Paperback Edition. Pictorial Boards. A nice copy of an early Gorey book. Pictorial dustjacket and illustrations by Edward Gorey. No statement of edition. No price on dustjacket. Review quotes on back dustjacket flap. 1971 reprint. [Toledano, B51b.] Originally..... More
Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1976. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. A handsome First Edition, First Printing signed by Maurice Sendak in black ink on the half-title page. Illustrations by Maurice Sendak. Bound in gray cloth, the book is in fine condition but for light fading at the very..... More
HarperCollins, 1993. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak. First Harpercollins Edition. Decorative Boards. A charming beautiful book signed for Parrish Books by Maurice Sendak on the page previous to the title page. In fine unread condition. In white library binding with bright illustrations. Protected by a fine dustjacket that matches the book, further protected..... More
New York, NY, U.S.A. Harry N. Abrams , Incorporated, 2003. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. A beautiful First Edition, First Printing signed for Parrish Books by master children's illustrator, Maurice Sendak, at a rare New York book signing. Kushner, an award-winning playright, is a longtime friend of Maurice..... More
New York, NY, U.S.A. Harry N. Abrams , Incorporated, 2003. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. A beautiful First Edition, First Printing signed by both author, Tony Kushner, and master children's illustrator, Maurice Sendak. Kushner, an award-winning playright, is a longtime friend of Maurice Sendak and this book traces..... More
New York, NY, U.S.A. Hyperion Books for Children, 2003. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. A beautiful First Edition children's book signed by master children's illustrator Maurice Sendak, and author and award-winning playwright Tony Kushner on the verso of the front free endpaper. All illustrated by wonderful Sendak illustrations..... More
New York, NY, U.S.A. Hyperion Books for Children, 2003. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. A beautiful First Edition children's book signed by master children's illustrator Maurice Sendak on the page opposite the title page. All illustrated by wonderful Sendak illustrations. In dark brown cloth and a complete colorful..... More
New York, NY, U.S.A. Hyperion Books for Children, 2003. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. A beautiful First Edition children's book signed by Ela Weissberger, (the "Cat" in the concentration camp performances) on the front free endpaper. Also includes a program signed by Ms. Weissberger from the 2007 Ashley..... More
Everest House, 1982. Illustrated by Edward Gorey. Decorative Boards. A handsome later edition with pictorial dustjacket and illustrations by Edward Gorey. No statement of edition on the copyright page. [Toledano, B69d.] In white boards stamped in gold, the book is in fine condition. The dustjacket is also in fine condition but is..... More
New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1980. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak. First Edition. Decorative Cloth. A handsome First Edition signed by Maurice Sendak on the half-title page. In near fine condition, the book is complete with 261 illustrations, including 94 plates in full color (some multiple page foldouts), the original Sendak Red Riding..... More
New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1984. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak. 1984 Edition. Decorative Cloth. A handsome 1984 Edition inscribed "To Megan" by Maurice Sendak under the print illustration on page 6. This is a reissue of the 1980 edition complete with 261 illustrations, including 94 plates in full color (some multiple page..... More