Pair of 8x11.25" hardcovers printed by Simon and Schuster. First is "Eloise," the first book in the popular series. This is a fifth printing and is missing dustjacket. Frontispiece has original owner's inked gift inscription as well as secondary black felt tip pen inscription that reads "This Is For Richard Merkin - Thanks For A Great Afternoon Of N.Y. Talk - Best Wishes From Hilary Knight - Nov 25th '97." Knight provided the illustrations to Kay Thompson's book series. Cover shows moderate aging w/scattered dust soiling. VG/Fine. .75" tear at top of spine on frontispiece, not affecting inscription/signature. Pages are VF. Second book is "Eloise In Moscow" and is first printing from 1959. Complete w/DJ. Frontipiece has been signed in black felt tip pen "For Richard Merkin - With Best Wishes From Hilary Knight And Me, Eloise - March 12 1998." DJ shows some scattered age spotting but is unclipped and Fine. Frontispieces have some scattered age spotting, but this does not greatly detract from inscription/signature. Fine/VF overall Remaining pages are Exc. Great book pair w/inscriptions from one noted artist to another. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA.