1906 Rare Early Edition - The Tale of Peter Rabbit written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter.
(Description)
Author: Beatrix Potter.
Title: The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
Publisher: London and New York, Frederick Warne and Co., no date (1906).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 5.5" X 4.5".
Pages: 85 pages.
Binding: Very good dark grey/brown boards binding with white titles, picture onlay on front board, dot in the center of 'of' on spine and front board (hinge tight and secure, overall slightly worn and scuffed mainly at lower and upper parts of the spine and on corners - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright and tight, some light staining - as shown, cold stamp and gift notes with names of 2 previous 1906 owners on the blank page facing the half title page - as shown)
Illustrations: Complete with the 26 beautiful color plates (printed on one side of paper) by Beatrix Potter.
Estimate : (USD 850 - USD 1000).
The book: The Tale of Peter Rabbit is one of Beatrix Potter’s most beloved works and has been a favorite of children and collectors alike since its first publication. This early edition of 1906 is a wonderful example of Potter’s talent for both storytelling and illustration, and it remains an iconic piece of children’s literature.
The author: Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) was an English author, illustrator, and natural scientist. She is best known for her children’s books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Potter's imaginative tales and beautiful illustrations have left a lasting legacy in children’s literature, and her works continue to be cherished by readers of all ages.