Lot 332: McCloskey, Robert (1914-2003) Make Way for Ducklings, First Edition, Inscribed. New York: The Viking Press, 1941. First edition, folio,

Est: $7,000 USD - $9,000 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USNovember 17, 2013

Item Overview

Description

McCloskey, Robert (1914-2003) Make Way for Ducklings, First Edition, Inscribed. New York: The Viking Press, 1941.
First edition, folio, inscribed on title page, "To Miss Carter--Robert McCloskey," with Carter's bookplate pasted inside the front board, dust jacket with a 1 1/4-inch piece missing from the head of the spine, and a larger 4-inch piece torn from the foot of the spine, tear extending about an inch onto the front cover irregularly, two old tape marks on the back panel, adjacent to the missing portion of the spine; some wear at corners and fore-edges of the jacket as well; no Caldecott emblem on the jacket; beige publisher's cloth, with ducklings and title stamped in turquoise; binding and text with signs of handling; paste downs and endleaves somewhat browned, 12 x 8 3/4 in.

Provenance: from the collection of Julia F. Carter (1884-1980). Ms. Carter worked under Anne Carroll Moore, the first full-time children's librarian at the New York Public Library; she directed the formation of a post-Armistice library for American soldiers in France in 1918, and spent twenty years serving the children's department for the libraries in Cincinnati and Hamilton Counties, Ohio. She also presented the first Caldecott Medal in 1938. Her collection of children's books includes many inscribed first editions of Caldecott and Newbery award winners and honorees.

Artist or Maker

Robert McCloskey

Condition Report

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

Fine Books & Manuscripts

Skinner

November 17, 2013, 11:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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