The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes

Beautifully illustrated with Potter's classic watercolours, this is the first edition of Beatrix Potter's humorous tale in which a squirrel believed to be a nut-thief by his friends, and is imprisoned by them in a hollow tree. The first trade edition of this work. Quinby no. 20.Either the first or second impression, which were indistinguishable per Linder. The first impression was published in October, with the second in November. These impressions were issued in both dark green and brown boards, without priority.Illustrated with a frontispiece and twenty-six further colour plates in Beatrix Potter's classic style. Collated, complete.1914 gift inscription laid down to front pastedown, with further contemporary inscription to verso of front free endpaper."It is believed that The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes was written primarily for American children because they would be familiar with both chipmunks and bears. They would also be familiar with grey squirrels" (Linder). In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Pictorial onlay to front board rubbed and age toned. Joint heads and tails starting, with boards firmly held. Former owner's gift inscription laid down to front pastedown, with further contemporary inscription to verso of front free endpaper. Internally, binding strained, with frontispiece detached to tail but firmly held. Pages bright, but with significant handling marks to first third of the work, growing lighter towards the rear. Good.…