Philadelphia: Henry Altemus Company, 1917. Altemus' Peter Rabbit Series.
Hardcover. 61p.
A small hardcover book in good condition with a like
dustjacket. Edges of cover faded and child's ownership marks on
endpapers. Scattered small smudges and creases inside. Binding secure
for normal handling. The jacket is edgeworn and lightly soiled. Tape
reinforcing the top of the spine on the reverse side. A clearly used
vintage book, still sturdy and readable. Item #176550
This
is an unauthorized American edition that was released after the
original British publisher failed to obtain a U.S. copyright on Beatrix
Potter's Peter Rabbit character. Illustrated with color plates. Measures
approx. 5.7" x 4.3"