Description: Bemelmans, Ludwig - Madeline - Simon & Schuster: New York, 1939 - 1st Edition / 1st Printing / 1st State Dust Jacket - The “1939” date present on the title page, as well as the copyright page as required in order to denote the first printing of the first edition. Second and later printings have the date removed from the title page. 12 girls instead of 11 on the illustration “They went home and broke their bread” as is often mentioned in descriptions. First state dust jacket with no reviews. The book has is soiled, well worn, and read many times. The spine is splitting at the gutters, chipped and appears to have had some stabilization in it’s distant past. The binding is still firm and holding together nicely. Internally there are a few stains related to tape in the shape of a square on the verso of the half title page. Otherwise internally this copy is rather clean with no writing, stamps, abrasions or other markings. The first issue dust jacket has had the flaps irregularly trimmed, random stains, a stamp to the front flap, soiling, edge wear and tape mends to numerous areas on the verso. While not a perfect copy this is still a presentable and acceptable example of a rather scarce, oversized, and beloved children’s title. Easily Bemelmans’ most important and lasting title as the Madeline series has spawned an entire franchise empire across multiple industries. While the issue point of the 12 girls vs 11 IS present in our copy it is worth noting that it is present in all first printings that we have ever encountered. The significant point for collectors to look for is the date on the title page. All books are offered with a full 30 day postage paid return policy. All books which are in dust jackets will be mailed with a clear archival dust jacket protector fitted. Shipping costs can be combined if multiple purchases are made. Items will be packaged and shipped within one business day unless otherwise noted. Please always feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. ...
Price: 1500 USD
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
End Time: 2025-01-10T21:22:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.13 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Modified Item: No
Subject: Children's
Year Printed: 1939
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Illustrator: Ludwig Bemelmans
Special Attributes: First Edition, First Printing, 1st Printing, 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Author: Ludwig Bemelmans
Region: North America
Personalized: No
Topic: Classics
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 1
Character Family: Madeline
