MAURICE SENDAK – A group of five illustrated books, Paris, 1893-1927.

A group of five illustrated books published in Paris from Maurice Sendak's library, four with illustrations by Pierre Bonnard. Several contain Sendak's bookplate or ownership inscription. Comprising: Petit solfège illustré. By Claude Terrasse. Illustrated by Pierre Bonnard. Paris: Ancienne Maison Quantin, Libraries-Imprimeries Réunies, 1893. With Sendak's bookplate. * Petites scènes familières pour piano. Illustrated by Pierre Bonnard. Paris: E. Fromont [1895]. * Poil de Carotte. By Jules Renard. Illustrated by Félix Vallotton. Paris: Ernest Flammarion [c.1902]. * Le Prométhée mal enchaîné. By Andre Gide. Illustrated by Pierre Bonnard. Paris: Editions de la Nouvelle Revue Francaise, 1920. One of 750 copies. With Sendak's ownership inscription and bookplate. * Les Histoires du Petit Renaud. By Leopold Chauveau. Illustrated Pierre Bonnard. Paris: Librarie Gallimard, 1927. One of 300 copies. With Sendak's ownership inscription and bookplate.

Together, five volumes. Quarto and octavo. Mostly original wrappers, one rebound; overall excellent condition.