Beatrix Potter achieved considerable prominence as a children's book author in her own lifetime but she always shunned publicity. However she was a prolific letter-writer and Judy Taylor presents in this book over 400 letters that reveal the observant, energetic, affectionate and humorous personality that Beatrix Potter kept hidden from her public.
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Beatrix Potter (1866-1943). Her passion for the natural world lay behind the creation of her famous little books. A particular source of inspiration was the Lake District where she lived for the last thirty years of her life as a farmer and conservationist.
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Seller: BookAddiction (IOBA, IBooknet), Canterbury, United Kingdom
Softcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Thus. 478pp, with illustrations and plate reproductions of Potter's original illustrated letters. Laminated stiff card covers. 8vo. Gentle edge wear to card covers, tiny corner crease at the base of the half title page, else volume is neat, clean, bright and tight throughout. Seller Inventory # 040139
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; wrapper edges very slightly dulled. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 478 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), facsimiles, portraits ; 24 cm. Notes; Selected and introduced by Judy Taylor. Includes bibliographical references (pages 469-470) and index. Subjects; Potter, Beatrix (1866-1943) Correspondence. Authors, English 20th century Correspondence. Illustrators England Correspondence. Artists Great Britain Correspondence. 20th century. 19th century. Illustrated. Colour plates. Facsimiles. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 469232
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; wrapper edges very slightly dulled. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 478 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), facsimiles, portraits ; 24 cm. Notes; Selected and introduced by Judy Taylor. Includes bibliographical references (pages 469-470) and index. Subjects; Potter, Beatrix (1866-1943) Correspondence. Authors, English 20th century Correspondence. Illustrators England Correspondence. Artists Great Britain Correspondence. 20th century. 19th century. Illustrated. Colour plates. Facsimiles. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 469232
Seller: Zoom Books Company, Lynden, WA, U.S.A.
Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZBV.0723240477.VG
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002425886
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Condition: As New. In great condition. Minor cover wear. Seller Inventory # 9J_12012021_17
Seller: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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