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First edition of ''Madeline and the Bad Hat'' written and illustrated by Ludwig Bemelman. The Viking Press: New York: 1957. The original dustjacket bears the price of $3.50. The classic 54pp. children's story is set in Paris and depicted vibrantly by Bemelmans' artwork. Bound in red cloth boards with colorful illustrated endpapers. Measures 9'' x 12.25''. Bumping to board corners and light soiling to leaves. Near fine. Chipping to dustjacket folds and spine, and paper loss to backstrip, else very good.
Ludwig Bemelmans' ''Madeline and the Bad Hat'' -- First Edition With Dustjacket
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