Ludwig Bemelmans. First edition, first printing. New York: The Viking Press, 1949. Both unclipped dust jacket (in a mylar wrapper) and hardcover are in Very Good+ condition. Original price $3.00 still on inside flap. No writing or markings found in this well-preserved copy, 312 pp. Endpapers in four colors designed by Bemelmans.
A compelling and increasingly collectible novel by Madeline creator Ludwig Bemelmans, The Eye of God captures the author’s signature blend of European charm, wit, and visual storytelling.
A standout feature:
✔️ Beautiful four-color endpapers designed by Bemelmans himself — an often-overlooked artistic detail that elevates this copy for collectors.
Why it matters:
While best known for Madeline, Bemelmans’ adult fiction—especially early postwar works like this—remains undervalued and increasingly scarce in collectible condition.
A sharp copy for collectors of:
20th-century literary fiction
Illustrated books & author-designed editions
Bemelmans completists
This is a true first edition, first printing published by Viking Presd in 1949.
