Madeline in Texas
Ludwig Bemelmans and John Bemelmans Marciano. New York, NY: Arthur A. Levine Books (Scholastic Press), 1999. Stated First; First Printing. Hardback. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 48 pages; illustrated in color by John Bemelmans Marciano from Ludwig Bemelmans' pencil sketches; John Bemelmans Marciano found Ludwig Bemelman's manuscript and pencil sketch for Madeline In Texas in his grandfather's files. Now, in full color paintings he has completed what the master started. Dustjacket has some creasing , minor bumping on edges. "This edition was especially created for Neiman Marcus from "Madeline in America and Other Holiday Tales" ( (c) 1955 ) to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Madeline; from the Forword by Stanley Marcus: "Because I love Madeline and the memory of my friend Ludwig Bemelmans, I am buying a share of Neiman Marcus stock to be placed in the library of the Hockaday School for Girls. All dividends of this stock will be placed in a special Madeline college scholarship fund..." Signed by Stanley Marcus dated 1999.
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