$150
de Angeli, Marguerite (1889-1987) Four Printed Books and Correspondence. The Door in the Wall , New York: Junior Books, Doubleday, [1949], inscribed to Julia Carter on copyright page, stated first edition, in blue publisher's cloth and slightly rubbed dust jacket, with some edge wear, winner of the 1950 Newbery award; Skippack School , New York: Junior Books, Doubleday, 1939, stated first edition, in reddish brown cloth, with a slightly worn jacket; Butter at the Old Price , New York: Doubleday, 1971, inscribed by the author to Carter, stated first edition, with the dust jacket, some wear, closed tears; Four notes by de Angeli addressed to Carter; an invitation to the Children's Library Association presentation of the Newbery and Caldecott Medals for 1950, awarded to de Angeli for The Door in the Wall , and Leo Politi for Song for the Swallows ; and a program, from the 1969 festivities, signed by Lloyd Alexander, who won the Newbery that year for The High King ; Four Christmas cards with printed illustrations and hand-written sentiments from Dorothy P. Lathrop (1891-1980); [and] Elinor Parker's A Birthday Garland , New York: Crowell, [1949], with the dust jacket, a birthday book with the names of Carter's friends added in their own hands. Provenance: from the collection of Julia F. Carter (1884-1980).
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-11-17
