CHILDREN'S BOOKS. - Maurice SENDAK. The Nutshell Library. [London:] Collins, [1964.] 4 vols., signed by Maurice Sendak, 16mo (88 x 59mm.) Numerous colour illustrations. Original yellow cloth, dust-jackets (faint rubbing), all contained within a single pictorial slipcase (slight rubbing). Note: signed in ink by Sendak on the f.f.e.p. of 'Pierre' in a presentation inscription that includes a small ink drawing of a sitting dog in profile. First published in America by Harpercollins in 1963, the set includes the tales 'Pierre', 'One was Johnny', 'Chicken Soup with Rice' and 'Alligators All Round'. Provenance: Leslie Linder (signed in ink inscription). Buyer’s Premium 24.5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge of 5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price.