1973 Exquisite Asprey Binding - The Tale of Two Bad Mice and The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse by Beatrix Potter.

(Description)

Author: Beatrix Potter.
Title: The Tale of Two Bad Mice (bound with) The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse. 
Publisher: London and New York, Frederick Warne and Co. Ltd., 1973 and 1974. (Complete two books in one volume).
Size: 5.5" X 4.5".
Pages: 58, 58 pages.
Binding: Attractive, exquisite, and fine half-red Morocco leather binding signed by Asprey & Co. Ltd., with marbled boards and matching marbled endpapers. The spine features raised bands, gilt titles, and gilt floral motifs in the compartments, showcasing the craftsmanship of Asprey & Co. Ltd. (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover. Upper edge gilt.
Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean). As new.
Illustrations: Complete with all the beautiful color illustrations by Beatrix Potter.

The book: This exquisitely bound volume by Asprey contains two of Beatrix Potter's classic tales, "The Tale of Two Bad Mice" and "The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse." Potter's timeless stories and illustrations are presented in a luxurious binding, making this a collector's item for lovers of children's literature and fine bindings.

The author: Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) was an English author, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist best known for her children's books featuring animals. Her most famous work, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, was published in 1902, leading to a series of beloved tales that have captivated readers for generations.