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The Tale of Mr. Tod
Beatrix Potter
1912
Frederick Warne and Co : London
5.5" by 4"
93, [1pp]
SUMMARY
The first edition of this charming tale by Beatrix Potter, following a kidnapping of the children of Benjamin Bunny and Flopsy.
Colour Plates,First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding
Overall Condition: Good Only
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
The first edition, one of the first or second printings which are indistinguishable from one another, with the dedication reading 'William Francis' rather than 'Francis William'.
'The Tale of Mr Tod' follows archenemies Tommy Brock the badger and the fox Mr. Tod, after Brock kidnaps the children of Benjamin Bunny and Flopsy, hiding them in the oven of Mr. Tod's house.
This tale is the first published in the new larger format in a more elaborate binding, despite Potter's disapproval of the style.
Beautifully illustrated in colour in Potter's typical style, with fourteen colour plates, and monochrome in-text illustrations.
Collated, bound without the frontispiece.
CONDITION
In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally, the rear board is cocked and dampstained. Smaller tide mark to the front board. Lacking the backstrip. Aged tape to the joints. Minor bumping to the extremities. Hinges are starting but firm. Rear endpaper is adhered a small amount to the head of the rear paste down. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age toned and clean with a few minor handling marks, and scattered spots. Prior owner's ink inscription to the half-title.
Overall Condition: Good Only
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
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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