BEMELMANS, Ludwig. Madeline. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1939. First edition, first impression, 4to (303 x 222mm.) Illustrations and story by Bemelmans. (Mild toning, faint corner creaser to one leaf.) Pictorial boards (bumped to spine ends), dust-jacket (minor loss to spine ends, slight chipping, minor loss to rear panel). Note: has the '1939' date on the title and on copyright page and with the $2.00 price to the inner flap of dust-jacket. This was Bemelman's first 'Madeline' book and the most beloved. He published the second one of the series in 1953.Buyer’s Premium 24.5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge of 5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price.