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Vintage 1959 first edition of Madeline and the Gypsies by Ludwig Bemelmans, published by The Viking Press, New York.A desirable early Madeline collectible retaining its original dust jacket with the $3.50 price intact on the front flap. The copyright page states “Published in 1959 by The Viking Press, Inc.”Condition details:* Hardcover book is in very good vintage condition overall
* Interior pages appear clean and bright
* Binding remains intact
* Original illustrated dust jacket is present
* Jacket has significant age-related wear including edge chipping, tears, creasing and rubbing
* Several old tape repairs are visible on the jacket
* Loss/chipping along jacket edges and spine area
* Previous owner’s name/address written on the front jacket flap
* Original $3.50 jacket price is intact — not price clipped
* Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the condition descriptionA wonderful collectible copy for a Ludwig Bemelmans, Madeline, vintage children’s book, or first-edition collector.