MAURICE SENDAK BUTTONS PROMOTING "PEACE" AND READING PICTURING WILD THING AND MAX.
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Winning Bid:
$51.75
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Bidding Ended:
Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Auction #195-Part II
Items 994-2570 in Auction 195
Item Description
2.25" litho reads "I'm A Wild Thing For Peace" with curl reading "The Big Book For Peace/Dutton/Art ©1990 Maurice Sendak." Tiniest wear in reflected light but displays Mint. Second is 2.25" reading "A Sendak Celebration!" showing a Wild Thing with sign "Celebrate Reading!" Lower right has "©1963 Maurice Sendak" although button is a more recent issue. Last is 2" square button reading "I Found Max! At The Library." This has no maker and no copyright. This and the previous button are the first we've seen of these. We've seen one other of the "Peace" button. See George Burns book advertising button #1076.
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