531

Ludwig Bemelmans

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:NA Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Ludwig Bemelmans

Bidding Over

The auction is over for this lot.
The auctioneer wasn't accepting online bids for this lot.

Contact the auctioneer for information on the auction results.

Search for other lots to bid on...
Auction Date:2012 Feb 15 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Belgian-born American author and illustrator (1898–1962) best known for his now-classic series of Madeleine children’s books. Signed book: Life Class. First edition. NY: Viking Press, 1938. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 260 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in fountain pen, “To Betty Enlon, from Ludwig Bemelmans, Nov. 10, ‘38,” adding a self-portrait sketch with a small dog. In very good condition, with uniform toning, some light toning to boards and pastedowns, an ink notation from a previous owner on the first free-end page, a loose and slightly separated front hinge, and a loose, but intact back hinge; the dustjacket is in good condition, with the front panel detached from the spine, and some paper loss to the head of the spine. This piece represents the best of the highly-coveted author’s work—a rare piece of original art coupled with his magical words, illustrating the full breadth of the artist’s talents.