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The complete text and illustrations of Beatrix Potter's first privately printed edition of the children's classic is accompanied by the letter in which Peter first appeared, a publishing history of his book, and color reproductions of the original artwork.
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The History of the Tale of Peter Rabbit: Taken Mainly from Leslie Linder's a History of the Writings of Beatrix Potter Together With the Text and Ill
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Frederick Warne & Co, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1977
ISBN 10: 0723219885
ISBN 13: 9780723219880
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Hardcover. Condition: Good - Very Good. No Jacket. An extract from Leslie Linder's A History of the Writings of Beatrix Potter together with text and illustrations from the first privately printed edition. Light insect damage to spots on the covers. Interior is clean and fresh. An acceptable copy. Seller Inventory # 002684
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The History of The tale of Peter Rabbit : taken mainly from Leslie Linder's A history of the writings of Beatrix Potter together with the text and illustrations from the first privately printed edition / [edited by Anne Emerson]
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London ; New York : F. Warne, 1976
ISBN 10: 0723219885
ISBN 13: 9780723219880
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Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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1st edition. Near fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 63 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations (some color), facsimiles ; 24 cm. Contents; Includes the text of the first privately printed edition of Beatrix Potter's 'The tale of Peter Rabbit'. Subjects; Potter, Beatrix 1866-1943. Tale of Peter Rabbit. Peter Rabbit (Fictitious character). Potter, Beatrix Criticism, Textual. 1900-1999. Children Books and reading Great Britain History 20th century. Children's stories, English History and criticism. Rabbits in literature. Rabbits ; Fiction. Rabbits in art. Rabbits. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 430359
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The History of `The Tale of Peter Rabbit'
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Warne, London, England, 1976
ISBN 10: 0723219885
ISBN 13: 9780723219880
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Seller: S. Howlett-West Books (Member ABAA), Modesto, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Color Illustrations; This book is in Very Good+ condition and is lacking a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping and rubbing. The text pages are generally clean and bright. There is a previous owner's inked gift notation on the front endpaper and another one on the reverse of the half title page. "Peter Rabbit is a fictional animal character in various children's stories by English author Beatrix Potter. A mischievous, adventurous young rabbit who wears a blue jacket, he first appeared in The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902, and subsequently in five more books between 1904 and 1912. The six books by Potter featuring Peter Rabbit have sold over 150 million copies. Spin-off merchandise includes dishes, wallpaper, painting books, board games and dolls. In 1903, Peter Rabbit was the first fictional character to be made into a patented stuffed toy, making him the oldest licensed character." (from Wikipedia). Seller Inventory # A48498
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The History of `The Tale of Peter Rabbit
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Frederic k Warne & Co. LTD, 1976
ISBN 10: 0723219885
ISBN 13: 9780723219880
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Seller: The Parnassus BookShop, Newport, WA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Collectible. Frederic k Warne & Co. LTD, 1976. First Edition. Published simultaneously in London, New York, and Canada (by Saunders of Toronto Limited). Hardcover in Very Good Condition. Includes The Picture Letter (Chapter One), a letter sent by Beatrix Potter to an ill five year old on Sept. 4th, 1893. Pictorial binding has a touch of wear to corners and spine head and heel. Internals in Fine Condition. Taken mainly from Leslie Linder's "A History of the Writings of Beatrix Potter" together with the text and illustrations from the first privately printed edition. With eight plates in colour and text illustrations in black and white. Seventy-five years ago ( at the time of this publication), on December 16th, 1901, Peter Rabbit first appeared in print, and nearly a year later in October, the first Warne edition was published. This volume was published to commemorate the 75th anniversary with its major feature the entire text and illustrations of Beatrix Potter's first privately printed edition of "The tale Of Peter Rabbit", beloved classic to this day. This "history' tells of the story behind the story-what inspired the author to write it in the first place, the problems that occurred before and after it reached the publisher's office, and its worldwide success. The illustrations are priceless. 63 pages. 8vo. 1976, Frederic k Warne & Co. LTD. Seller Inventory # 029918