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Ludwig Bemelmans – Madeline – First UK Edition 1953
£875.00
A first edition, first printing, published by Derek Verschoyle in 1953. Published thirteen years after the American first edition. In the original dust wrapper lightly rubbed and priced correctly at 12s 6d. Folio. A near fine (or better) dust wrapper, usually found in horrific condition with bits missing. Scarce in this condition.
A classic children’s book about a spirited young girl named Madeline who lives in a boarding school in Paris. Despite her small stature, she is fearless and adventurous. When she falls ill with appendicitis, she undergoes surgery with bravery and emerges with pride, earning the admiration of her classmates and the reader alike. Bemelmans’ charming illustrations and rhythmic rhymes captivate readers as they follow Madeline’s escapades through the streets of Paris. The story celebrates courage, friendship, and the indomitable spirit of childhood in a delightful and timeless manner.
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A first edition, first printing, published by Derek Verschoyle in 1953. Published thirteen years after the American first edition. In the original dust wrapper lightly rubbed and priced correctly at 12s 6d. Folio. A near fine (or better) dust wrapper, usually found in horrific condition with bits missing. Scarce in this condition.
A classic children’s book about a spirited young girl named Madeline who lives in a boarding school in Paris. Despite her small stature, she is fearless and adventurous. When she falls ill with appendicitis, she undergoes surgery with bravery and emerges with pride, earning the admiration of her classmates and the reader alike. Bemelmans’ charming illustrations and rhythmic rhymes captivate readers as they follow Madeline’s escapades through the streets of Paris. The story celebrates courage, friendship, and the indomitable spirit of childhood in a delightful and timeless manner.
