The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Limited Edition Cased Set

Potter, Beatrix

ISBN 10: 0723240450 / ISBN 13: 9780723240457

Published by Fredericke Warne & Co, Middlesex, England, 1993

About this Item

Fine condition; Limited edition boxed set was issued to commemorate the centenary of the first appearance of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Included are facsimiles of the three stages in the publication of this classic book: (1) the picture letter Beatrix Potter first wrote to Noel Moore in 1893, (2) her own privately-printed volume of 1901 (first printing) , and (3) the original deluxe edition (in yellow cloth) published by Frederick Warne in 1902. An 8 page pamphlet on the history of publication is also included. These items are secured with a decorative ribbon, overlaid with a monogramed tissue guard, and housed in a gilt-decorated blue cloth box with a brass clasp. The box is protected by a plain white slipcase. This copy is number 115 of 750 copies. Please contact us for photos of the component parts; 12mo (7.25" x 6").

Seller Inventory # 56707

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Limited Edition Cased Set
• Publisher: Fredericke Warne & Co, Middlesex, England
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0723240450
• ISBN 13: 9780723240457
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good+

About this title

Synopsis

Voted Top 100 must read Books for Children The Tale of Peter Rabbit follows mischievous and disobedient young Peter Rabbit as he is chased about the garden of Mr. McGregor. He escapes this time but, will he ever get caught for not listening one day?

About the Author

Beatrix Potter is one of the world's best-loved children's authors of all time. From her first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1902) she went on to create a series of stories based around animal characters including Mrs Tiggy-winkle, Mr Jeremy Fisher and Tom Kitten. Her humorous, lively tales and beautiful illustrations have become a natural part of childhood.A source of inspiration was the Lake District where she lived for the last thirty years of her life as a farmer and conservationist.