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The Tailor of Gloucester
Beatrix Potter
1909
Frederick Warne and Co : London
6" by 4.5"
8-81pp
SUMMARY
A near fine copy of an early edition of Beatrix Potter's charming tale about a mouse tailor.
Colour Plates,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding
Overall Condition: Near Fine
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
Australia Postage: £ Free
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage: £ 15.99
EU Postage: £ 13.99
European Postage: £ 14.99
Asia Postage: £ 18.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99
DESCRIPTION
First published in 1903, this is an exceptionally lovely 1909 printing of Potter's beloved work, identified by the presence of Quinby plate VII endpapers, and the date 1903 to the colophon.
Beautifully illustrated in colour in Potter's typical style, with twenty-seven plates. Collated, complete.
A charming children's work from Beatrix Potter. For years, Potter declared that of all her books this was her personal favourite. She tells the story of a tailor whose work on a waistcoat is finished by the grateful mouse he rescues from his cat.
CONDITION
In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Minor bumping to spine head and tail, otherwise externally excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright.
Overall Condition: Near Fine
Please note that due to different condition ratings used by eBay Australia,
the condition rating at the head of the listing will always be rated as 'Good'
Please see the 'Overall Condition' above for the correct rating for this work.
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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