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MAURICE SENDAK. Eagle with Baby and Terrier. A "work for hire" requested by a 12-year-old child for inclusion in an illustrated story for a middle school class assignment in 1973. Pen and ink on paper. 133x184 mm; 5 1/4x7 1/4 inches. Signed in lower right image. Tape along upper verso extending beyond the sheet, slight age-toning.
with an autograph letter signed by sendak to Nick Hentoff reading, "Dear Nick, Hope this is what you wanted & that it doesn't come too late! Hello to all Hentoffs. Your friend, Maurice." 1 page, 4to, folded, tipped to larger board. 15 February 1973, on personal stationery. Original envelope included.
