This is a very early 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 the 4th trade printing; the book features 97 pages and leaf endpapers. It is complete internally but is classed as Poor condition, due to the missing spine and overall wear. It would make a very good addition to any children’s library or private decorative collection, or it could be beautifully restored by a specialist.

CONDITION

Poor overall condition

- Very rare First Trade Edition, 4th Printing; April 1903

- Brown boards as described in Quinby & Linder

- First appearance of "shed big tears" on page 51

- Final printing to feature all illustrations; four removed from all subsequent printings

- Final printing to feature "Leaf Endpapers"; replaced by Beatrix Potter characters in all later printings

- 97 pages; reduced in all future printings

- Pages generally clean, but worn

- Boards worn and rubbed

- Text-block complete but loose

- Hinges taped

- Spine missing and taped

SUMMARY

The Tale Of Peter Rabbit

Written & illustrated by Beatrix Potter

Undated, Printed April 1903

First Trade Edition, 4th Printing

Published by Frederick Warne & Co.

London

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