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The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse
Beatrix Potter
1910
Frederick Warne and Co : London
6" by 4.5"
8-84 [1]pp
SUMMARY
A bright copy of the first edition of Beatrix Potter's delightful illustrated story about housekeeping and the blight of insect invaders.
Colour Plates,First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
The first edition of this charming tale from Beatrix Potter, with 1910 to the title page and colophon.
Either the first or second impression, which as per Linder are believed to be indistinguishable.
The first trade edition of this work, in the original trade binding.
Illustrated with twenty-seven full colour plates in Potter's signature watercolour style. Collated, complete.
With the former owner's inscription of Geoffrey Charles to the front free endpaper.
Potter's delightful tale is about the attempts of the titular woodmouse to keep her dwelling tidy, and safe from insects and spiders. The story is thought to reflect Potter's own sense of tidiness and order.
CONDITION
In the publisher's original paper covered boards, with pictorial onlay to the centre of the front board. Mark to head of rear board. Joint heads and tails starting, with boards firmly held. Small loss of paper to pictorial onlay. Small loss of paper to tail of rear joint. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Loss of paper to fore edge of page 65-66, not affecting text.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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