When I Was a Child – Maurice Sendak and others
NF Paperback

Description

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first paperback edition, first printing of When I Was a Child by Maurice Sendak and others. First Edition stated, 1992 Bibliopola Press. First Printing with print line 01-2005-2691.  54 pages. Introduction by Suzanne Staubach. Published in honor of Francelia Butler.

The exterior of this paperback edition is in Near Fine condition, with clean, illustrated covers, with no creases,  mild surface wear, strong title on a square spine, a tight binding with no spine cracks, lightly rubbed spine ends, mild edge wear and rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership. The interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

41 children’s authors and illustrators write short essays on their childhood, influences, and memories. Nancy Willard, Robert Coles, Paula Fox, Alison Lurie, Pamela Levy, Richard Scarry, Madeleine L’Engle, Sam Pickering, Luis J. Rodriguez, Ed Young, Mollie Hunter, etc.

Thin volume ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.