Hansi
Ludwig Bemelmans
Hardcover
(Viking: Ny, March 15, 1934)
Large 4to. Illustrated boards in matching dust jacket. The story of a little boy who journeys to the Tyrol to visit with his aunt and uncle. Illustrated in color and b&w throughout. This is Bemelmans first book and it is quite a debut; born from his own experience growing up in Austria and from the urging of his long time editor and friend, May Massee. Another interesting note, the color separations for this book were done by another famous author/illustrator, Kurt Wiese. (Bader pgs 47-49). Very scarce.