First Edition “Where The Wild Things Are,” $25,000

Maurice Sendak’s beloved book, “Where The Wild Things Are,” is a favorite of both kids and adults alike. Released as far back as 1963, its popularity still has it topping the charts of bestseller’s lists everywhere. Although it was at an extraordinary price, a first edition of the book signed by none other than Sendak himself, sold for $25,000 in 2012.