1935 Rare Signed Book - Peter Rabbit Goes A-Visiting by Linda Stevens Almond
Author: Linda Stevens Almond. Illustrated by the author.
Title: Peter Rabbit Goes A-Visiting.
Publisher: New York, The Platt & Munk Co., Inc., 1935.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 5.5 x 4.5 inches.
Pages: 60 pages.
Binding: Very good publisher’s original red cloth binding with black-stamped illustration and title on upper cover and spine (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) housed in a rare original good dust jacket (chips and tears - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, signed by the author/illustrator Linda Stevens Almond on the title page - as shown). A charming and well-preserved example.
Illustrations: Profusely illustrated in color, with twenty-eight delightful illustrations throughout the text. Complete.
Estimate: (USD 200–250).
The book: A charming children’s picture book from the beloved “Wee Books for Wee Folks” series, Peter Rabbit Goes A-Visiting continues the gentle adventures of the mischievous little rabbit and his woodland companions. Issued in a compact, child-friendly format, this edition combines lively storytelling with bright, engaging color illustrations that capture the warmth and innocence of early twentieth-century juvenile publishing. The presence of the author’s signature adds a personal and desirable association, enhancing the appeal of this already scarce and attractive title.
The author: Linda Stevens Almond was an American writer and illustrator of children’s books, best remembered for her contributions to the popular “Peter Rabbit” series published by Platt & Munk. Her works were designed to delight young readers with simple narratives and charming, colorful artwork, making her books enduring favorites of early juvenile literature.
The illustrator: The illustrations are by Linda Stevens Almond herself, whose cheerful and expressive drawings bring Peter Rabbit’s world to life. Her bright palette, clear line work, and gentle humor exemplify the style of classic American children’s picture books of the interwar period.