Description
First edition of Madeline and the Gypsies by Ludwig Bemelmans in a custom clamshell case by Asprey.
Quarto, 56pp. Green cloth, title in navy blue on spine. Illustrated endpapers. No additional printings listed on copyright page. Solid text block, foxing to edges, a near fine example. In the publisher’s dust jacket, price-clipped, foxing to rear panel, light wear to edges, a vibrant example. Housed in a custom quarter red morocco clamshell case by Asprey, with gilt embellishments.









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