1923 Rare Book with Dust Jacket - Peter Rabbit and Little White Rabbit

Author: Linda Stevens Almond. Illustrated by J. L. G.
Title: Peter Rabbit and Little White Rabbit.
Publisher: Philadelphia, Henry Altemus Company, 1923. First Altemus Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 5.5 × 4 inches.
Pages: 63 pages + publisher’s catalogue.
Binding: Very good original publisher’s pictorial boards with red cloth spine (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) in the original dust jacket is present and in good condition(showing visible wear and small losses along the edges as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown). A previous owner’s inscription dated June 1926 appears on the illustrated ownership page as shown. The book retains the publisher’s catalogue of Wee Books for Wee Folks at the rear.
Illustrations: Illustrated throughout with charming color plates and vignette drawings by J. L. G., depicting Peter Rabbit and his woodland companions in lively narrative scenes. The illustrations reflect the playful style characteristic of early twentieth-century American children’s publishing. Complete.

Estimate: (USD 175–200).

The book: Published as part of the charming Altemus’ Peter Rabbit Series, this delightful miniature volume retells adventures inspired by the beloved Peter Rabbit tradition for young readers. Written by Linda Stevens Almond and illustrated by J. L. G., the story introduces Peter and the Little White Rabbit as they encounter whimsical characters including the familiar Old Witch Woman, whose broomstick adventures add a touch of fantasy to the tale. Produced by the Philadelphia publisher Henry Altemus—well known for its beautifully designed juvenile series in the early twentieth century—these small-format books were intended as attractive bedside stories for children. Their colorful illustrations, compact size, and decorative bindings made them especially popular gifts, and complete copies retaining their dust jackets have become increasingly collectible today.