German-born author and illustrator (1898–1977) best known for the popular Curious George series of children’s books. Signed book: Curious George Goes to the Hospital. First edition, first printing. Boston: Houghton-Mifflin Company, 1966. Hardcover with dust jacket, 7.25 x 9.25, 48 pages. Signed and inscribed on the page adjacent the title page in black ballpoint, “To the Donovan children, with love, from their friend, H. A. Rey, July 28, 1966,” adding a wonderful sketch of George waving from a hospital bed. In fine condition. A tremendous example given that Rey sketches remain scarce and highly sought-after. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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