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Rare handwritten letter from legendary children’s author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, dated April 16, 1974, personally addressed to “Manny.”
This heartfelt multi-page handwritten letter discusses:
the Rosenbach exhibition,
Sendak’s family,
his recovery from a coronary,
the passing of his parents,
and work on a Yiddish fairy tale written by his father.
Signed: “Maurice (Murray)”
An exceptionally personal and emotional piece of correspondence from one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century.
Condition: Please review all photos carefully for condition details. Letter shows normal age-related wear, folds from mailing/storage, and light handling wear consistent with vintage paper handwritten letter
Original paper/pages shown in photos
Perfect for:
Maurice Sendak collectors
Literary autograph collectors
Children’s literature enthusiasts
Rare manuscript and ephemera collectors
Will be packaged carefully for safe shipping. authenticity guaranteed. I also had chat gpt translate it, for easier reading access.
