New York: Simon and Schuster, 1939. Reprint. Near Fine. Early printing. Signed by Ludwig Bemelmans on the half-title page. Bound in publisher's original pictorial boards, lacking the dust jacket. Near Fine with light edge wear to covers heaviest at corners and spine ends. Former owner name to front free endpaper, pages lightly thumbed and lightly creased throughout. The author's most beloved book, of which signed copies are scarce.