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1977ABB033<b>POTTER</b> Beatrix<br /><br /><i><b>Dear Ivy Dear June</b>; Letters from Beatrix Potter<br /></i><br />Toronto: Friends of the Osborne and Lillian H Smith Collections 1977.<br /><br />Illustrated including many facsimile sketches taken from Helen Beatrix Potter's original picture-letters here transcribed. <br /><br />8vo. x 166 pp.; brown cloth with gilt title on spine and pictorial design gilt-stamped on upper cover orange pictorial board slip-case. As New. <br />First and only edition of these fifty-four letters written from 1924 to 1943 to Ivy Hunt Steel and her daughter Jane. The elder recipient was born in London and emigrated ti Canada in 1920. <br />With an introduction and biographical end-piece "Beatrix Potter 1866-1943" by Margaret Crawford Maloney and a checklist of the Beatrix Potter holdings at the Osborne Collection compiled by Dana Tenny. Fine Condition. Friends of the Osborne and Lillian H Smith Collections hardcover books
19622965qsLondon: Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd. May 1962. First Edition. 12mo boards hardcover full-color illus. paper label full-color illus. endpapers 59 pp. Fine in a Very Good dust jacket with foxing age darkened foxing. Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., [May, 1962]. First Edition. hardcover books
19579770New York: Frederick Warne & Co 1957. Decorative Cloth. Collectible; Very Good/Very Good. The 1957 reprint. Solid and VG with very light staining to the fore-edge in a bright price-intact VG dustjacket with a comparable light trace of staining along the fore-edge. Still though an attractive presentable copy. Octavo 225 pgs. <br/><br/> Frederick Warne & Co hardcover books
200616775ELos Angeles: Phoenix Pictures / The Weinstein Company / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer 2006. First Edition. Specially printed for distribution to members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences in consideration for nomination of the Best Screenplay. Shooting script for the film Miss Potter written by Richard Maltby Jr. starring Renee Zellweger as Beatrix Potter Ewan McGregor and Emily Watson. Bradbound in printed wrappers. Fine. The film tells the story of perhaps the best known children’s book author and illustrator of all time Beatrix Potter creator of Peter Rabbit and her search for fulfillment and love in turn-of-the-century England. Renee Zellweger was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. Phoenix Pictures / The Weinstein Company / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer unknown books
191601111300Akron: Saalfield 1916. Virginia Albert. Illustrated cover. 8vo. Unpaginated. Profusely illustrated in black and white line drawings and full color illustrations. Surface soiling and edge wear on cover. <br/><br/> Saalfield unknown books
72834n.p.:: n.p. Near Fine. N.D. Non-Book. B003AO02ZQ . A 12" x 10" vintage jigsaw puzzle. Six small puzzles four pieces each featuring Peter Rabbit Tom Kitten Squirrel Nutkin Mrs. Tiggy-Winkl e Benjamin Bunny and Mr. Jeremy Fisher - illustrated in color on a hard board. Housed in the original printed cardboard packaging. All puzzle pieces are present and in excellent condition. Exterior packaging shows some trace wear at the corners. . n.p., unknown books
190728000828New York: Frederick Warne & Co 1907. N.B. This copy sold as Lot 46 at Christie's East the Doris Frohnsdorff Collection April 16 1997. . 85 pp. First American edition with blue paper boards applied stamp. here are 27 color illustrations that wonderfully depict the mischievous behavior of Tom Kitten and his siblings as they get into trouble. Potter as was normal for her took inspiration from the landscape and animals around. Beatrix Potter is the always dependable creator of captivating children's book and this one is no exception.5 1/2" x 4" <br/><br/> Frederick Warne & Co hardcover books
190428000830New York: Frederick Warne & Co 1904. N.B. These two copies sold as Lot 69 at Christie's East the Doris Frohnsdorff Collection April 16 1997. 85 pp. First American edition with original pale blue boards with applied stamp. Color pictorial endpapers. 27 wonderful color illustrations that depict the destructive mischief the two mice wrought on a doll house.It is the classic tale of two naughty mice by Beatrix Potter. Potter as with most of her titles took inspiration from her surroundings in the case her own pet mouse who shared the name Hunca Munca. 5 1/2" x 4" <br/><br/> Frederick Warne & Co hardcover books
190528000825New York: Frederick Warne & Co 1905. N.B. This copy sold as Lot 46 at Christie's East the Doris Frohnsdorff Collection April 16 1997. . 85 pp. 27 color illustrations. Original brown-green paper boards with applied stamp. Illustrated end papers. Some fading on covers. The story of a hedgehog washerwomen is another classic from the world of Beatrix Potter. The character is largely inspired by an actual washerwomen she knew. Combined with inspiration a beloved pet hedgehog the famous Mrs.Tiggy Winkle was added to Potter's collection of stories. The brief Peter Rabbit cameo rounds out this cute short story. 5 1/2" x 4". <br/><br/> Frederick Warne & Co hardcover books
191328000827New York: Frederick Warne & Co 1913. N.B. This copy sold as Lot 46 at Christie's East the Doris Frohnsdorff Collection April 16 1997. . 94 pp. First American edition. Brown paper boards with applied anthropomorphic stamp and color pictorial endpapers. It has 15 color illustration and numerous black and white text illustrations in order to accompany the story of a pig that is looking for freedom. Potter got inspiration from her own life on a farm and observing pigs using them as models. It is everything that a Potter book can have talking and dressed animals near death experiences and ultimately a happy ending. 5 1/2" x 4" <br/><br/> Frederick Warne & Co hardcover books
193228000820Philadelphia : David McKay Co. 1932 First . Sister Anne was the last story written by Beatrix Potter and published while she was alive. It was only published in the United States. . In a darker story for Beatrix Potter she retells the classic folk tale of Bluebeard. It is told from the perspective of Anne the sister to the eighth wife of Bluebeard. 154 pages. 12 full page illustrations done by Katharine Sturges. First edition first issue. The frontispiece illustration incorrectly tipped in opposite page 7 instead of the title page as it was in later copies. It is one of the lesser known of Beatrix Potter's work and is different from her famous stories like Peter Rabbit in both style and subject. Blue cloth binding hardcover with glint stamping on spine and front board. 7 3/4" x 5 1/4" <br/><br/> David McKay Co. hardcover books
1995VBF27<p><b>POTTER</b> Beatrix: </p><p><i><b>The Tale of Peter Rabbit</b></i>. Set of Fine Art Prints. New impressions from the artist's original line blocks to illustrate the privately printed first edition 1901. With an introductory essay by <b>Maurice Sendak</b> letterpress printed as an accompanying booklet designed by Iain Bain and signed by both Bain and Sendak. </p><p>12mo. 34 woodblock prints Introductory booklet; cloth clamshell box. Kingston NY 1995. Limited to 250 numbered sets.</p><p>After nearly a century thirty-four of the original line blocks used for the first printing have been located and properly identified. Production and design was organized with Iain Bain working alongside Alecto Historical Editions. Renowned and celebrated author/artist Maurice Sendak has written an original appreciation for this series of prints.</p> Battledore Ltd paperback books
190828000822New York: Frederick Warne & Co. 36 East 22d Street 1908. Provenance: Christie's East. Beatrix Potter. The Doris Frohnsdorff Collection. Original Drawings Autograph Letters first Editions and Epphemera. Wednesday 16 April 1997. 85 pp. Green paper on board with applied stamp of dressed goose. 27 color illustrations. Color pictorial endpapersThis classic first American edition tale by Beatrix Potter is a charming story with just that hint of mortal danger exactly as can be expected from her. 85 page. The story of Jemima's determination to take care of her own eggs when things goes awry. Original green paper boards cover and color pictorial endpapers depicting characters from her other stories. This short story is a great representation of Potter's work and all around skill. 5 1/2" x 4" <br/><br/> Frederick Warne & Co. 36 East 22d Street hardcover books
199528000826Kingston New York: Battledore Ltd. 1995. These boxed prints are from the original blocks that were made for first private edition of 1901 including images that did not get included in the commercial publication. There are 34 gorgeously done prints brown ink on 100% cotton acid free paper. Each printed image has a tissue guard and is enclosed in its own gray folder with a number and an excerpt of text printed on it. There is also a separate booklet with an introduction by Maurice Sendak included. It is all contained in an original slate blue cloth-covered clamshell box. It is a limited edition print of 250 copies this copy is number 33. <br/><br/> Battledore Ltd. hardcover books
1909VBF02<b>POTTER</b> Beatrix<br /><br /><b><i>Ginger & Pickles</i></b>.<br /><br />London: Frederick Warne 1909.<br /><br />Frontispiece and 9 color illustrations by the author also text vignettes.<br /><br />Square 8vo 52pp; original buff boards titles to front cover and spine in green pictorial label with illustration to front cover illustrated endpapers.<br /><br />First edition.<br /><br />The third of Potter's books to be printed in large format <i>Ginger & Pickles</i> was worked up from an original manuscript given to Louie Warne Harold Warne's daughter as a Christmas gift in 1908. The story was based on a village shop in Sawrey owned by John Taylor when Potter bought Hill Top farm so the book is dedicated to him. <br />From the personal library of MAURICE SENDAK with his Jennie bookplate pasted verso front free endpaper. Laid in is a Sendak notecard with a design from <i>The Bat-Poet</i> inscribed <i>"A very special book for very special Lynn -- on her Birthday! With all my love Maurice May April '90"</i> the recipient being Lynn Caponera who began working for the artist in 1972 as caretaker of his Connecticut house and eventually became his care-giver chief beneficiary and president of The Maurice Sendak Foundation. Indeed a very special copy. Frederick Warne hardcover books
190328000821New York: Frederick Warne & Co 1903. Inscription on title page given as a Christmas gift 1903. Provenance: Christie's East. Beatrix Potter. The Doris Frohnsdorff Collection. Original Drawings Autograph Letters first Editions and Epphemera. Wednesday 16 April 1997. 85pp. Green paper on board with applied litho label. Color frontispiece of dancing couple in period costumes. 26 colored illustrations. The classic Beatrix Potter story about a nice tailor and thread wielding mice who repay his kindness. It was one of Potter's personal favorites of the stories she has written. First American edition. The illustrations with fully clothed mice and coated cats represent all the hallmarks of Potter's illustrative work and adds great visuals to a sweet story. Dark green paper boards. 5 1/2" x 4". <br/><br/> Frederick Warne & Co hardcover books
1940BB092<b>Beatrix Potter. Original Holograph Manuscript draft for</b> <b><i>Wag-by-Wall</i></b><i></i> the author's last published children's book story comprising the complete text of <i>Wag-by-Wall</i> also including a printed copy of the first American edition and in addition its first appearance in print as published in <i>The Horn Book Magazine.</i> <br />Three folio leaves on unlined paper numbered by hand at top right corners rectos only 10 x 14.375 inches; 254 x 365 mm old folds show minor creases minor toning at bottom right corner of second leaf and old crease on third leaf repaired with archival tape on verso. Generally clean and bright ink generally strong and dark occasionally faded in some areas. <br /><br />Together with: <b>Beatrix Potter.</b> <b><i>Wag-by-Wall.</i></b> Boston: The Horn Book Inc. 1944. First American edition. 12mo. 4.75 x 6.25 inches; 121 x 159 mm half title frontispiece title page copyright page 4 introduction by "Bertha E. Mahony" 2 19 1 type pages. Printed vignette headpieces throughout; mounted frontispiece portrait of Potter. Grey linen covered boards stamped in red J.J. Lankes woodcut inlaid onto front board. Spine and margins lightly stained but does not affect text; red floral printed endpapers. Internally clean. Very good copy overall. Linder 32. Quinby 104.<br /><br />And: <b><i>The Horn Book Magazine: Twentieth Anniversary Number 1924-1944.</i></b> Boston: The Horn Book Inc. 1944. Volume XX Number 3. Octavo. 6 x 9 inches; 152 x 228 mm. Consecutively numbered from previous issues 130-248 pages. Illustrated paper wrappers. Front and back wrappers rubbed corners bumped ½ inch closed tear on rear panel; interior clean. Very good. This is where Miss Potter contributed her story but died several months prior to publication. books
