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19051000Y39London: Frederick Warne and Co. 1905. First edition. Hardback. Very Good. 5.5" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. A pleasing first edition of this classic tale of a hedgehog washerwoman from the world of Beatrix Potter. The first edition first impression. Quinby No. 8 Plate II endpapers dated 1905 to the title page and dots to the O's on the front board. In the publisher's paper covered boards with restoration to the spine. Illustrated in Potter's charming style with a colour frontispiece title page vignette and twenty-six colour plates. Collated complete. Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle delivers freshly laundered clothing to the animals and birds in the neighbourhood with the help of a child named Lucie. Potter's pet hedgehog Mrs. Tiggy-winkle and Kitty MacDonald a Scottish washerwoman were the inspirations for the eponymous heroine. In the publisher's paper covered boards with restoration to the spine. Externally smart with sunning to the boards and a couple minor marks. Minor rubbing to extremities and minor bumping to spine head and tail. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with the odd spot. Very Good Frederick Warne and Co. hardcover
19131000F26London: Frederick Warne & Co 1913 . First edition. Hardback. Very Good. 6" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. The first edition of this charming tale by Beatrix Potter beautifully illustrated throughout with her colour plates. The first edition of this work with the date to the title page and with first edition endpapers. Quinby 22.'The Tale of Pigling Bland' is a charming tale describing the adventures of a pig and how his life changes upon meeting his soulmate.Beautifully illustrated in colour in Potter's typical style with a colour frontispiece fourteen colour plates and further monochrome illustrations. Collated complete. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Externally excellent with boards bright and back strip a touch age toned. Hinges strained but firmly held. Internally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Frederick Warne & Co hardcover
19101000F34London: Frederick Warne 1910 . First edition. Hardback. Very Good Indeed. 6" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. An exceptional first edition of Beatrix Potter's delightful illustrated story about housekeeping and the blight of insect invaders. The first edition of this charming tale from Beatrix Potter with 1910 to the title page and colophon.Either the first or second impression which as per Linder are believed to be indistinguishable.The first trade edition of this work in the original trade binding.Illustrated with a frontispiece and twenty-six full colour plates in Potter's signature watercolour style. Collated complete.Former owner's inscription 'Grace' to front free endpaper.Potter's delightful tale is about the attempts of the titular woodmouse to keep her dwelling tidy and safe from insects and spiders. The story is thought to reflect Potter's own sense of tidiness and order. In the publisher's original paper boards. A touch of fading to back strip with light shelf wear to back strip tail. A touch of rubbing to head of fore edge of front board with boards otherwise excellent. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally binding only a touch strained. Frontispiece and half title appear to have been reattached and are firmly held. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Very Good Indeed Frederick Warne hardcover
19081000F19London: Frederick Warne and Co 1908 . First edition. Hardback. Very Good. 6" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. The sought after first edition of Beatrix Potter's charming and beautifully illustrated tale about Jemima Puddle-Duck. The first edition of one of Beatrix Potter's most popular tales one of the first three printings which are said to be indistinguishable. Quinby 14 with plate IV endpapers as called for and dated 1908 to the tail of the title page and to the colophon.Illustrated with twenty-seven colour plates illustrated in Potter's signature style. Collated complete.'The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck' was the first of Potter's works to be set wholly at her Lake District farm. The charming tale follows an Aylesbury domestic duck who searches for a place to hatch her eggs without human - or animal - interference.Contemporary inscription to recto of frontispiece. Small 'Jan 1913' stamp to front pastedown.Rebacked retaining original endpapersPotter's status as an icon of twentieth century children's literature endures to this day. Rebacked in the publisher's original paper covered boards with restoration to back strip. Retaining original endpapers. Otherwise externally excellent. Hinges strained but firmly held. Small stamp to front pastedown. Inscription to recto of frontispiece. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean with the odd spot or light handling mark. Very Good Frederick Warne and Co hardcover
19111000F35London: Frederick Warne and Co 1911 . First edition. Hardback. Good. 6" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. Beautifully illustrated with Potter's classic watercolours this is the first edition of Beatrix Potter's humorous tale in which a squirrel believed to be a nut-thief by his friends and is imprisoned by them in a hollow tree. The first trade edition of this work. Quinby no. 20.Either the first or second impression which were indistinguishable per Linder. The first impression was published in October with the second in November. These impressions were issued in both dark green and brown boards without priority. Illustrated with a frontispiece and twenty-six further colour plates in Beatrix Potter's classic style. Collated complete.1914 gift inscription laid down to front pastedown with further contemporary inscription to verso of front free endpaper."It is believed that The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes was written primarily for American children because they would be familiar with both chipmunks and bears. They would also be familiar with grey squirrels" Linder. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Pictorial onlay to front board rubbed and age toned. Joint heads and tails starting with boards firmly held. Former owner's gift inscription laid down to front pastedown with further contemporary inscription to verso of front free endpaper. Internally binding strained with frontispiece detached to tail but firmly held. Pages bright but with significant handling marks to first third of the work growing lighter towards the rear. Good Frederick Warne and Co hardcover
19051000F23London: Frederick Warne and Co 1905 . First edition. Hardback. Very Good. 6" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. The first edition of this charming tale by Beatrix Potter following a sweet hedgehog who invites a human child for tea at her cottage. The first edition first impression with Quinby plate II endpapers and the date 1905 to the title page and colophon and dots to the O's on the front board as called for.A charming Beatrix Potter tale in which hedgehog washerwoman living in a tiny cottage in the Lake District is discovered by a human child named Lucie.Beautifully illustrated in colour in Potter's typical style with a colour frontispiece and twenty-six colour plates.Collated complete. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Boards bright. Small loss of paper to back strip head. Joints starting with boards firmly held. Internally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Areas of abrasion to tails of a number of leaves not affecting text. Very Good Frederick Warne and Co hardcover
19191000F22London: Frederick Warne & Co 1919 . Hardback. Good. 6" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. Beautifully illustrated with colour plates this is an early edition of Beatrix Potter's charming retelling of Aesop's 'The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse'. First published the year prior this is an early edition of this work published in 1919 but prior to the month of May when Warne became a limited company.With Quinby plate XV endpapers as called for.'The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse' is based on Aesop's fable 'The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse' following a country mouse and a city mouse who visit one another in their own homes.Beautifully illustrated in colour in Potter's typical style with a frontispiece and twenty-six colour plates. Collated complete. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Joint heads and tails starting with boards firmly held. Handling marks to perimeters of front board. Back strip age toned with loss to tail. Internally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Good Frederick Warne & Co hardcover
19181000Y36London: Frederick Warne and Co. 1918. First edition. Hardback. Very Good. 5.5" by 4". Beatrix Potter . A scarce first impression of this beloved children's tale from Beatrix Potter. First edition first impression with the dropped "N" from London on the imprint. Quinby No. 25 endpapers Plate XV as called for. In the publisher's original paper covered boards with mounted colour illustration to the front board. Archival repair to the joints with the letter 'J' to 'Johnny' to title replicated in white ink. With similar repair carried out to head of the spine with letter 'T' to 'The' replicated.Illustrated in Potter's beloved style with a colour frontispiece and twenty-six colour plates. Collated complete. Based on the Aesop fable 'The Town Mouse and The Country Mouse' this children's book tells of a country mouse and a city mouse who visit each other in their respective homes. After sampling the other's way of life both express a decided preference for their own. Written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter an English writer illustrator and natural scientist best knownas the creator of Peter Rabbit and other charming animal characters. In the publisher's original paper covered boards with mounted colour illustration to the front board. Archival repair to the joints with the letter 'J' to 'Johnny' to title replicated in white ink. With similar repair carried out to head of the spine with letter 'T' to 'The' replicated. Externally mild rubbing to the extremities and handling marks visible to the front board illustration. Internally firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with occasional light spots and handling marks. Minor tide mark affecting the bottom of the leaves. Small chip to the corner of one of the colour plates. Very Good Frederick Warne and Co. hardcover
19101000F21London: Frederick Warne & Co 1910 . First edition. Hardback. Good. 6" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. A bright example of the first edition of Beatrix Potter's delightful illustrated story about housekeeping and the blight of insect invaders. The first edition of this charming tale from Beatrix Potter with 1910 to the title page and colophon.Either the first or second impression which as per Linder are believed to be indistinguishable.The first trade edition of this work in the original trade binding.Illustrated with twenty-five full colour plates in Potter's signature watercolour style. Collated lacking the frontispiece and one further plate. Lacking pages 24-25.Potter's delightful tale is about the attempts of the titular woodmouse to keep her dwelling tidy and safe from insects and spiders. The story is thought to reflect Potter's own sense of tidiness and order. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Boards bright with minor fading to back strip and light rubbing to back strip head and tail. Joint heads and tails starting with boards firmly held. Front hinge strained to tail rear hinge to head with boards firmly held. Internally firmly bound but lacking frontispiece and pages 24-25 and one further plate. Pages clean and bright. Good Frederick Warne & Co hardcover
19121000F27London: Frederick Warne and Co 1912 . First edition. Hardback. Near Fine. 6" by 5". Beatrix Potter. A lovely example of the beautifully illustrated first edition of this popular Beatrix Potter tale in which the children of Benjamin Bunny are kidnapped. 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'.Quinby No. 21.'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 was 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 a frontispiece and fourteen colour plates and monochrome in-text illustrations. Collated complete. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Back strip lightly age toned otherwise externally excellent. Internally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine Frederick Warne and Co hardcover
19041000Y40London: Frederick Warne and Co. 1904. First edition. Hardback. Very Good. 5.5" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. A very smart first edition of this delightful illustrated tale from Beatrix Potter. First edition. Quinby No. 7 endpapers Plate II as called for. Rebacked with the publisher's original boards laid down and renewed spine.Illustrated in Potter's distinct charming style with a colour frontispiece title page vignette and twenty-six colour plates. Collated complete. A classic tale from the world of Beatrix Potter which follows two mice causing mischief in a dolls' house.Potter took inspiration for the tale from two mice caught in a cage-trap in her cousin's home and a doll's house being constructed by her editor and publisher Norman Warne as a Christmas gift for his niece Winifred. Rebacked with renewed spine and original boards laid down. Inner hinges reinforced. Externally with mild rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Slight discolouration to boards and a few minor damp marks to the rear. Contemporary gift inscription to the front paste down. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with a few small bleeds from the boards to the endpapers and the odd spot. Very Good Frederick Warne and Co. hardcover
426561Penguin Random House UK. Hardcover. Good. THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. A complete collection of fourteen original stories by Beatrix Potter in one volume. No damage to either the cover or the pages. Penguin Random House UK hardcover
427629Penguin Books Ltd. Paperback. Good. THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. This is the story of a silly little duck who more than anything wants to hatch her own eggs. The thing is she isn't good at being a duck - she can't sit still on her eggs she really can't fly very well and she doesn't realise she's supposed to run away from foxes.Meet Jemima Puddle-duck the silliest luckiest duck of all.An irresistible picture book about Beatrix Potter's famous duck with lots of laughs and surprises for young children to enjoy. Penguin Books Ltd paperback
1932600059New York: Frederick Warne 1932. First Edition; early printing. Hardcover. Near Fine in a Very Good clipped dust jacket. Price remains. Top front flap corner clipped. Shelf wear on front panel.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Frederick Warne hardcover
1931600057New York: Frederick Warne 1931. First Edition; early printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good- clipped dust jacket. Price remains. 1 inch closed tear on top of front panel. 1 inch closed tear on top of rear panel. Shelf wear on front panel. Top front flap corner clipped.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Frederick Warne hardcover
19101004Y8London: Frederick Warne and Co. 1910. First edition. Hardback. Good. 5.5" by 4". Beatrix Potter . The first trade edition of Beatrix Potter's tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse complete with her beloved colour illustrations. First trade edition. Either the first or second impression which as per Linder are believed to be indistinguishable. Quinby No. 18 with endpapers Plate X as called for. In the publisher's boards with inset colour illustration. Illustrated in Potter's signature style with title page vignette colour frontispiece and twenty-six colour plates.Collated complete. This classic tale tells the story of a wood mouse named Mrs. Thomasina Tittlemouse and her efforts to keep her house in order despite the appearance of uninvited visitors. A particularly annoying visitor for Mrs Tittlemouse is Mr. Jackson a sloppy toad.Originally produced by Potter in the form of a book with a leather cover. It was given to Nellie Warne the young daughter of Potter's Publisher Harold Warne as a New Year's gift. In the publisher's paper covered boards with inset colour illustration. Externally loss to the head of the spine. Split to the tail of the rear joint remaining firm. Sunning to the spine. Internally minor split to gutter between 29-32 otherwise firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with only the odd spot. Contemporary ownership inscription to recto of frontispiece. Good Frederick Warne and Co. hardcover
19031003Y49London: Frederick Warne and Co 1903. First edition. Hardback. Very Good. 5.5" by 4". Beatrix Potter . A delightful first edition of this early Beatrix Potter tale about Nutkin the troublesome squirrel. The first trade edition first or second issue of this work without 'Author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit' to the title page and with the date to the title page. Bibliographers are unclear as to whether the 'Author of' statement denotes a first or second issue. Quinby 5A endpapers Plate I. In the original boards rebacked with pictorial panel inset to front board. Illustrated in Potter's signature style with a colour frontispiece title page vignette and twenty-six colour plates. Collated complete. Beatrix Potter's classic tale following an impertinent red squirrel named Nutkin and his narrow escape from an owl called Old Brown.The book followed Potter's hugely successful The Tale of Peter Rabbit and was an instant hit. The now-familiar endpapers of the Peter Rabbit series were introduced in the book.Charming pencil inscription to the recto of the frontispiece "from Peter Rabbit". Rebacked with the original boards with pictorial panel inset to front board. Hinges reinforced. Frontispiece reattached to text block. Externally smart with minor rubbing and bumping to extremities. A couple faint marks to the rear board. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with occasional light spots. Very Good Frederick Warne and Co hardcover
1911mon0000997424Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd. 1911. Hardcover. Very Good. in x in x in. First edition Pages clean and bright Binding firm Light wear to edges Previous owner inscription in pen to flyleaf. Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd. hardcover
mon0000998297Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd. Hardcover. Very Good. in x in x in. Pages clean and bright Binding firm Light wear to edges. Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd. hardcover
1904C219316London: Frederick Warne & Co. 1904. Hardcover Hardcover. Very Good. Twelvemo. 85pp. Original red boards with black titles and illustration inset on front. Cover with some rubbing and marks very slight spine cock otherwise very good. Name to endpaper. No jacket. Copyright 1904 presumed later printing. Frederick Warne & Co., hardcover
440171Warne. Hardcover. Fair. THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. This is the 1947 reprint of this classic Beatrix Potter story. Hardback with red boards. No dust jacket. The spine strip is complete but loose at the top end. Stitching a little loose; sellotape repair to half-title. There is a neat owner's name and a blue star sticker on the second free endpaper. All text and illustration pages are clean and unmarked. Warne hardcover
1920mon0000999504Frederick Warne c.1920. Hardcover. Very Good. in x in x in. Pages clean and bright no markings. Complete with numerous illustrations. Frederick Warne hardcover
441623Ladybird. Hardcover. Good. THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. A vintage Ladybird book in good condition for its age but with usual signs of use such as corner bumps scuffing and owner inscriptions.Search “Vintage Ladybird†to see more of our Ladybird books. Ladybird hardcover
441624Ladybird. Hardcover. Good. THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. A vintage Ladybird book in good condition for its age but with usual signs of use such as corner bumps scuffing and owner inscriptions.Search “Vintage Ladybird†to see more of our Ladybird books. Ladybird hardcover
1930008724USA: David McKay Company 1930. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine. Beatrix Potter . The Tale of Little Pig Robinson by Beatrix Potter First Edition David McKay Company 1930. Philadelphia. No previous owner's marks or inscriptions and no foxing or toning to contents or edges. A bright near fine copy. <br/> <br/> David McKay Company hardcover
