THE HOUSE OF SIXTY FATHERS

by Maurice Sendak, Meindert DeJong

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First edition

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1956 . First edition. First printing of this early book in Sendak's illustration career, a story set in China during the Japanese occupation in World War II, based on the actual experiences of DeJong. Near fine in very good dust jacket. Item #38712 This is a lesser known title in Sendak's career, before he developed his distinctive style. The author,

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