Signed and briefly inscribed by Bemelmans upon half-title page. "In good-natured Bemelmans fashion, this tale gives us hope for the remnants of German decency and Gemutlichkeit which we may be able to salvage, if we are wise, when the foul Nazi waters have receded." - dust jacket. [6], [1]-153 pp. Colour plates. Illustrated endpapers. Unmarked with moderate wear to publisher's blue cloth illustrated in red. Moderate foxing to bottom edge. Binding sound. Average wear to mylar-protected dust jacket which bears foxing on flaps and verso. Binding sound. A worthy copy of this wonderful B... View More...
Signed and briefly inscribed by author upon half-title page. "Here are four favorite Bemelmans books that have not been easily available recently. My War with the United States is his discovery of America in 1914. Small Beer is the risible saga of his adventures and discoveries on the long road from Tirol to New York. The Donkey Inside takes us on his own magic carpet to the little-hidden-away country of Ecuador. I Love You, I Love You, I Love You is a star-spangled pot-pourri that presents the author in his various roles of bon vivant, doting parent, luxurious vagabond, and somewhat gull... View More...
