THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT (LIMITED EDITION CASED SET)
Illustrated by Beatrix Potter
Published by Frederick Warne & Co.. 1st thus. 1993
Fine condition. Special Limited edition boxed set, (limited to 1175 copies); issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the publication of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. This commemorative box contains facsimiles of the three stages in the publication of this title: the picture letter Beatrix Potter first wrote to Noel Moore in 1893, her own privately-printed volume of 1901 (the first printing), and the original deluxe edition published by Frederick Warne in 1902 (olive binding). A small stapled pamphlet on the history of publication is included, as is a gilt embossed tissue guard to protect the limited edition plate on the interior of the box. The box is dark green cloth with a brass latch and has a gilt title to spine. A beautiful edition for the collector!
This is copy No. 180/1175. An exquisite set in excellent condition! This copy would make a wonderful gift. Just some light wear to a couple of corners of cloth box. Envelope is ever so slightly creased. White paper sleeve to protect item is a bit grubby with some creasing.
ISBN: 0723240450
Stock no. 1202177
- Categorised in:
- CHILDRENS
- ANIMAL STORY
- RABBITS (CHILDRENS)
- BEATRIX POTTER
- LIMITED EDITION
- FACSIMILE
