Description
First trade edition of Madeline and the Bad Hat by Ludwig Bemelmans in a custom clamshell case by Asprey.
Quarto, 54pp. Red cloth, title in black on spine. Illustrated endpapers. Stated “first trade edition, March 1957” on copyright page. Solid text block, light rubbing to spine tips and corners, a fine example. In the publisher’s dust jacket, price-clipped, sunning to spine, light wear and chipping to corners. Short closed tears along top edge. A vibrant example. Housed in a custom quarter blue morocco clamshell case by Asprey, with gilt embellishments.
