Ludwig Bemelmans. First edition. New York: The Viking Press, 1937. Both unclipped dust jacket (in a mylar wrapper) and hardcover are in Very Good++ condition. Former owner signature on flyleaf, otherwise, no writing or markings found in this well-preserved edition, 49 pp. has both black/white and colored plates.
A scarce and highly collectible early children’s book by Ludwig Bemelmans, beloved creator of the classic Madeline series.
Published in 1937, The Castle Number Nine predates the publication of Madeline by two years and offers collectors an important look at Bemelmans’ developing artistic vision. Filled with his distinctive illustrations and imaginative storytelling, this charming volume displays the wit, whimsy, and visual style that would eventually make Bemelmans one of the most celebrated author-illustrators of the twentieth century.
An increasingly desirable title for collectors of Ludwig Bemelmans, vintage children’s literature, illustrated books, and early Viking Press first editions.
A wonderful addition to any serious collection of twentieth-century children’s books and an especially appealing early work by the creator of Madeline.
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