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19859780804566261-2025Spoken Arts 1985. Hardcover. New/New. <p><strong>Author:</strong> Beatrix Potter</p><p><strong>Publisher:</strong> Spoken Arts</p><p><strong>Binding:</strong> Hardcover</p><p><strong>ISBN:</strong> 9780804566261</p><p><strong>Release Date:</strong> 1985</p><p><strong>Details:</strong> "Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucie who lived at a farm called Little-town."'The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle' was first published in 1905 and is as charming today as it was then. It tells the tale of a hidden home high in the hills. A little girl called Lucie discovers it one day while in search of her missing pocket handkerchiefs. She knocks on the tiny door and meets Mrs. Tiggy-winkle who does all the washing and ironing for the neighboring animals. Lucie spends a lovely day helping her and it's only right at the end of the day that she realizes that the small round twinkly-eyed washerwoman with prickles under her cap might not be all that she seems.As a child Beatrix Potter knew a charming old Scottish country washerwoman called Kitty MacDonald. She served as the inspiration for the hardy old woman found in this tale.1866–1943 loved the countryside and spent much of her childhood drawing and studying animals. first published in 1902 was her first book. She later went on to publish more than twenty tales and collections of rhymes.Age 3–12 / Preschool - 2 / Lexile Measure N/A</p> Spoken Arts hardcover
19859780804566261-2025Spoken Arts 1985. Hardcover. New/New. <p><strong>Author:</strong> Beatrix Potter</p><p><strong>Publisher:</strong> Spoken Arts</p><p><strong>Binding:</strong> Hardcover</p><p><strong>ISBN:</strong> 9780804566261</p><p><strong>Release Date:</strong> 1985</p><p><strong>Details:</strong> "Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucie who lived at a farm called Little-town."'The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle' was first published in 1905 and is as charming today as it was then. It tells the tale of a hidden home high in the hills. A little girl called Lucie discovers it one day while in search of her missing pocket handkerchiefs. She knocks on the tiny door and meets Mrs. Tiggy-winkle who does all the washing and ironing for the neighboring animals. Lucie spends a lovely day helping her and it's only right at the end of the day that she realizes that the small round twinkly-eyed washerwoman with prickles under her cap might not be all that she seems.As a child Beatrix Potter knew a charming old Scottish country washerwoman called Kitty MacDonald. She served as the inspiration for the hardy old woman found in this tale.1866–1943 loved the countryside and spent much of her childhood drawing and studying animals. first published in 1902 was her first book. She later went on to publish more than twenty tales and collections of rhymes.Age 3–12 / Preschool - 2 / Lexile Measure N/A</p> Spoken Arts hardcover
1988RO60068440F. Warne & Co.. 1988. In-8. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. Env. 20 pages. Illustré de nombreux dessins en couleur. Ouvrage à système (parties mobiles). Annotations au dos du 1er plat.. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon
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
1944018655Boston: The Horn Book Inc. 1944. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. J.J. Lankes. Cloth binding with pictorial pastedown on front cover flora endpapers photograph of Beatrice Potter tipped onto page opposite title page. Woodcut illustrations by J.J. Lankes. Clean unmarked copy dj in a mylar protective sleeve. Minor wear to edges of the dust jacket. <br/> <br/> The Horn Book, Inc. hardcover
1944SKU1045461Horn Book Inc 1944. First American Edition. hardcover. Very Good. 9x6x1. J.J. Lankes. The Horn Book Inc.; Boston 1944. Hardcover. First US Edition. A Very Good tan cloth binding with b&w paper illustration and red lettering on front board binding sturdy and intact sunning to spine and boards previous owner info sticker top front free endpaper bit of age toning to pages top text block edge stained red in a Very Good some handling/scuff marks to panels bit of edge/corner wear pencil notes on verso panels and flaps small green marker line top front flap Mylar protected Dust wrapper. A nice and overall clean copy. 18mooctodecimo or approx. 4.5 x 6 inches. unpaginated b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scans are available for any item please inquire. Horn Book Inc hardcover
19871680131531Warne 1987. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket in good condition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding with general signs of previous use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Warne hardcover
1930SET23-C-4London : Frederick Warne and Co. c1930. Hardback. Good. 5.5" by 4". None. Three wonderful Beatrix Potter tales. Containing: The Tale of Ginger and Pickles The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin Illustrated throughout with coloured plates and sketches in the text. All volumes are undated. In pictorial paper-covered boards. Externally smart with just a few marks. Internally generally firmly bound although strained in places. Pages are bright and clean with just some odd spots and some tidemarks to the last few pages of Timmy Tiptoes. Good Frederick Warne and Co. hardcover
1949936F45London: Frederick Warne & Co 1949-1953 . Hardback. Good Only. 6" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. Charmingly illustrated mid-twentieth century printings of four of Beatrix Potter's charming children's tales. Present here are:A 1949 printing of 'The Tailor of Gloucester'.A 1951 printing of 'The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes'.A 1951 printing of 'The Tale of Ginger & Pickles'.A 1953 printing of 'The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin'.Illustrated throughout in colour by Potter Herself.Former owner's pencil inscription to 'Nutkin' front pastedown and ink inscription to verso of 'Tiptoes' front free endpaper. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Pictorial onlay of 'Ginger' detached to tail but present. Loss to head of onlay of 'Tiptioes. Large ink mark to tail of 'Ginger' front board and tail of rear board with pencil inscriptions to centre of 'Tailor' front board. 'Tailor' joints starting with rear board a touch tender. Former owner's pencil inscription to 'Nutkin' front pastedown and ink inscription to verso of 'Tiptoes' front free endpaper. Internally 'Timmy' and 'Tailor' bindings strained in places with two gatherings of 'Tiptoes' working loose. Remaining volumes firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean with only the odd light handling mark. Good Only Frederick Warne & Co hardcover
1919979F62London: Frederick Warne & Co c1919-1944. Hardback. Very Good/Very Good. 6" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. Eighteen early and mid-20th century editions of Beatrix Potter's brightly illustrated and much beloved children's tales. Eighteen volumes of later editions of the classic children's tales of author and illustrator Beatrix Potter each richly illustrated in colour throughout.Beginning in 1901 with the private printing of 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' following a mischievous and disobedient young Peter Rabbit as he is chased around the garden of Mr McGregor twenty-three of these charming children's tales were published in total. Two volumes 'The Tale of Flopsy Bunnies' and 'The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse' are in the original unclipped dust wrappers and each illustrated with a frontispiece and twenty-six plates. Collated complete. Both volumes dated circa 1935 via the advertisements for 'Peter Rabbit's Race Game' to the front flyleaves.Nine of these volumes are dated by the publisher:The Tale of Ginger and Pickles 1942 with twenty-seven colour plates.The Tale of Mr. Tod 1942 with twenty-seven colour plates.The Tale of Samuel Whiskers or The Roly-Poly Pudding 1942 with twenty-seven colour plates.The Tale of Benjamin Bunny 1943 with twenty-seven colour plates.The Tale of Tom Kitten 1943 with twenty-seven colour plates.The Tale of Little Pig Robinson 1943 with twenty-seven colour plates.The Tale of Two Bad Mice 1943 with twenty-seven colour plates.The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse 1944 with twenty-seven colour plates.Nine of these volumes can only be dated via the endpapers. These volumes were all published circa 1919-1921 following Frederick Warne becoming a limited company - which was 1919 - and with Quinby plate XV endpapers which were used in publications between the year 1918 and 1921.The Tailor of Gloucester with twenty-seven colour plates.The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle with twenty-seven colour plates.The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher with twenty-seven colour plates.The Tale of Pigling Bland with twenty-seven colour plates.The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin with twenty-seven colour plates.The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck with twenty-seven colour plates.The Tale of Peter Rabbit with twenty-seven colour plates.The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes with twenty-seven colour plates.The Tale of Two Bad Mice with twenty-seven colour plates.Collated complete. In the publisher's original paper covered boards with pictorial onlay to front boards. Two volumes in the original clipped dust wrapper. Externally generally smart with back strips lightly age toned and with minor shelf wear to back strip tails. 'Town-Mouse' joints starting with boards firmly held. Front hinge of 'Tom Kitten' 'Pig Robinson' strained but firmly held. Dust wrapper back strips age toned with loss to back strip tail of 'Tittlemouse'. Wraps lightly age toned to perimeters. Internally generally firmly bound. Pages bright with the odd handling mark. Very Good Frederick Warne & Co hardcover
1919980F1London: Frederick Warne and Co Ltd c1919-1970 . Hardback. Very Good. 6" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. Ten early and mid-20th century editions of Beatrix Potter's brightly illustrated and much beloved children's tales including 'The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck' and 'The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies'. Ten volumes of later editions of the classic children's tales of author and illustrator Beatrix Potter each richly illustrated in colour throughout.Beginning in 1901 with the private printing of 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' following a mischievous and disobedient young Peter Rabbit as he is chased around the garden of Mr McGregor twenty-three of these charming children's tales were published in total. Four of these volumes dated via the endpapers were published circa 1919-1921 following Frederick Warne becoming a limited company - which was in 1919 - and with Quinby plate XV endpapers which were used in publications between the year 1918 and 1921. These volumes are:The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies illustrated with twenty-six colour plates.The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes illustrated with twenty-six colour plates.The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse illustrated with twenty-six colour plates.The Tailor of Gloucester illustrated with twenty-six colour plates.Collated complete. Also present are:The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse Quinby 25A. 'after May 26 1919' illustrated with a frontispiece and twenty-six plates. Collated complete.A 1930 printing of The Tale of Ginger & Pickles referred to by Quinby. Illustrated with ten colour plates and further line vignettes. Collated complete.A 1942 printing of The Tale of Pigling Bland illustrated with fifteen colour plates. Collated complete.A 1943 printing of The Tale of Two Bad Mice illustrated with twenty-seven colour plates. Collated complete.A 1944 printing of The Tale of Tom Kitten illustrated with twenty-seven colour plates. Collated complete.A 1970 printing of The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck illustrated with twenty-seven colour plates. Collated complete.Inscription to 'Tiptoes' half title 'Ginger' front free endpaper 'Kitten' front pastedown and front free endpaper. Inscription of 'Ashley' to head of front board of 'Jemima'. In the publisher's original paper covered boards with colour pictorial onlays. Light shelf wear to back strip head and tails otherwise externally excellent. 'Ginger' joint heads and tails starting with boards tenderly held. 'Town-Mouse' front joint starting with board a touch tender. 'Tiptoes' hinges strained and tenderly held. Inscription to 'Tiptoes' half title 'Ginger' front free endpaper 'Kitten' front pastedown and front free endpaper. Inscription of 'Ashley' to head of front board of 'Jemima'. Internally generally firmly bound but with 'Ginger' strained throughout. Pages bright and generally clean with only the odd spot or light handling mark. Closed tear to 'Tiptoes' frontispiece. Pencil markings to reverse of plates of 'Tiptoes'. Very Good Frederick Warne and Co Ltd hardcover
1990mon0000098289Smarty Pants Audio & Video Inc 1990-01-01. Audio Cassette. Good. in x in x in. Used paperback book with audio cassette. Minor creasing along book edge and cassette cover. Good condition overall. Smarty Pants Audio & Video Inc unknown
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
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
1987RO30339122Frederick Warne. 1987. In-16. Cartonné. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 59 pages illustrées en couleurs. Texte en anglais. Jaquette en bon état.. Avec Jaquette. . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon
190381152London & New-York , Fredrick Warne and Co, no date ( copyright 1903),, 11x14cm, hard back binding in publisher's original, 84p. Small lack of paper on the top otherwise good sample.
1987RO40122307Ladybird Books. 1987. In-12. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. Env. 25 pages. Illustré de nombreuses photos en couleur.. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon
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
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
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
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
1985R260181661LONGMEADOW PRESS. 1985. In-16. Broché. Bon état, Couv. défraîchie, Dos abîmé, Intérieur frais. environ 15 pages cartonnées - nombreuses illustrations en couleurs hors texte. . . . Classification Dewey : 843.0692-Livres d'enfants
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
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
19095197London: Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd 1909. Early Edition. Very Good. An early printing of one of Beatrix Potter's bunny books. No jacket. Lacking the signpost on page 14's illustration. Bound in tan paper over boards with colored illustration on front and green lettering on front and spine. Some rubbing and shading to covers. Illustrated endpapers with some old pencil prices on ffep. Slightly shaken but all holding. Clean and clear interior with bright illustrations. <br /> <br /> Pages: 85 Dimensions: 5½ x 4¼ x ½ . Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd unknown