This is an exceptional copy of Beatrix Potter’s 1st book; “The Tale Of Peter Rabbit”, which was first published in trade form by Frederick Warne & Co., in 1902. Meeting all requirements for a first trade edition, including; "wept" on page 51, leaf endpapers and 97 pages, the book displays beautifully on a shelf and remains in near fine condition. It would make a stunning addition to any decorative children’s library or private collection.

CONDITION

Near Fine overall condition

- Extremely rare 1st Trade Edition, 1st or 2nd Printing (both identical)

- Completely original and unrestored

- Brown boards as described in Quinby & Linder

- "wept big tears" on page 51, which was altered to "shed big tears" after the 3rd printing

- "." in "O" on front board

- White lettering bright on front board & spine

- Leaf endpapers

- 97 pages

- Neat previous owner's name on front free endpaper

- Pages clean and bright throughout

- Boards crisp and clean

- Text-block secure

- Hinges secure

- Two lightly cracked gutters as photographed - binding remains secure throughout

- Spine near perfect

SUMMARY

The Tale Of Peter Rabbit

Written & illustrated by Beatrix Potter

Undated, Printed 1902

First Trade Edition, 1st or 2nd Printing

Published by Frederick Warne & Co.

London

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