231. NESS, Evaline (1911 - 1986) 1967 Caldecott Medal The bronze medal awarded to the artist by the American Library Association for Sam Bangs & Moonshine, New York: Holt Rinehart, and Winston, 1966.
[With:] Sam, Bangs & Moonshine. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, [1966]. 4to (255 x 175 mm). publisher's presentation copy to the artist.
[And:] Another copy of the above. In the original printed dust jacket with gold Caldecott seal. first edition. Condition: light foxing to dust jacket.
Evaline Ness was married to Eliot Ness, well known member of the Treasury Department (and the inspiration for The Untouchables), from 1938 until their divorce in 1946. She was married to Arnold A. Bayard in 1959 until her death in Kingston, New York in 1986. Mr. Bayard was step-father to Jane; step-grandfather to Marni and Steve; and Great step-grandfather to Steve’s son, Charlie, each of whom received numerous inscribed books from Ness.
[And:] Tom Tit Tot. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, [1965]. 4to (255 x 190 mm). Contemporary illustrated dust jacket with the silver Caldecott seal. Condition: dust jacket slightly worn with small tears on edges. (4)
est. $1500 – $2000