Ludwig Bemelmans. First edition. New York: Harper and Row Publishers, 1962. Unclipped dust jacket (in a mylar wrapper) is in Very Good condition. Small missing piece on top, front dust jacket. Hardcover is in Very Good+ condition, with no writing or markings.
A scarce late picture book by Ludwig Bemelmans, the celebrated author and illustrator best known for creating the beloved Madeline series.
Published in 1962, Marina represents one of Bemelmans’s final works and is an increasingly desirable title for collectors seeking books beyond the famous Madeline canon. Featuring Bemelmans’s distinctive illustrations and unmistakable artistic sensibility, the book is a wonderful example of the author’s enduring talent as both writer and artist.
A particularly attractive collectible for Ludwig Bemelmans collectors, enthusiasts of illustrated books, and collectors of important twentieth-century children’s literature.
A scarce first edition and an appealing addition to any Ludwig Bemelmans collection.
