THE HOUSE OF SIXTY FATHERS

by Maurice Sendak, Meindert DeJong

$500 · Offered by Type Punch Matrix

First edition · Signed

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1956 . First edition. Inscribed 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, who has signed the book. Near fine in a near fine jacket. Item #56290 This is a lesser known title in Sendak's career, before he developed his

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