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SENDAK, Maurice, illustrator (1928–2012). –– BOND, Gladys Baker. Seven Little Stories on Big Subjects. New York: Anti–Defamation League of B’nai B’rith, n.d. [1955]. 7 volumes, 12mo. Numerous vignette line drawings by Sendak. Original pictorial printed wrappers in various colors illustrated by Sendak, saddle stitched; original pictorial printed card box with lid (minor rubbing at corners). Titles include: On Your Mark; Jacob’s Friendliest Town; The Crankiest Man on Main Street; Down the Old Bear Trail; Johnny Red Feather; Lonesome Feet; and The Secret. FIRST EDITION of this rare Sendak illustrated set dealing with the “conflicts children face, particularly in regard to bullying and physical violence” (Barry, Rare Books Uncovered, pp. 88–89). OCLC locates only seven holdings which Hanrahan notes that neither the Library of Congress, nor the Rosenbach own a copy. A FINE SET OF EARLY SENDAK ILLUSTRATIONS. Hanrahan A15.