Original Signed Proofs for "Do You Know What I'll Do?"
n.p. n.p., ca. 1958. Garth WIlliams. Fine. Item #18902
A complete set of 14 signed or initialed hand-colored proofs for "Do You Know What I'll Do?" by Charlotte Zolotow (NY, Harper, 1958). The proofs are on heavy paper and are approximately 11 by 14 inches (except for No. 13, 'Wake Up", which is 9½ by 12 inches). They are, in order,: Title; One Day; Flowers; Snowman; Rain; Wind; Seashore; Surprise; Movie; Nightmare; Party; Clouds; Wake up; and Baby. They are printed in black on white stock and all have the illustrator's water coloring in shades of orange and gray. Williams' original signature appears on all but two; these bear his initials instead. In addition, three of the proofs have penciled notes by Williams: "Rough Idea of Finished Effect". No. 6, Wind, has an orange color swatch in the upper corner. A fine set of original signed or initialed proofs housed in a custom clamshell case.
Accompanied by Charlotte Zolotow, Do You Know What I'll Do?, New York, Harper & Brothers, (1958). Cloth spine, pictorial boards, illustrations by Garth Williams. First edition. Fine 1n lightly chipped dustwrapper.
Price: $2,500.00