ISBN: 9780723219880 - The History of 'the Tale of Peter Rabbit' (25 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First of This Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Clean Bright Copy, Square Solid Binding No Names Or Marks, Taken From A History Of Beatrix Potter's Writing, With Illustrations. no.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. b/w and colour illus. bookplate purchased from Hill Top Sawrey.

Hardcover. Condition: Good - Very Good. No Jacket. An extract from Leslie Linder's A History of the Writings of Beatrix Potter together with text and illustrations from the first privately printed edition. Light insect damage to spots on the covers. Interior is clean and fresh. An acceptable copy.

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:0723219885.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Color Illustrations; This book is in Very Good+ condition and is lacking a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping and rubbing. The text pages are generally clean and bright. There is a previous owner's inked gift notation on the front endpaper and another one on the reverse of the half title page. "Peter Rabbit is a fictional animal character in various children's stories by English author Beatrix Potter. A mischievous, adventurous young rabbit who wears a blue jacket, he first appeared in The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902, and subsequently in five more books between 1904 and 1912. The six books by Potter featuring Peter Rabbit have sold over 150 million copies. Spin-off merchandise includes dishes, wallpaper, painting books, board games and dolls. In 1903, Peter Rabbit was the first fictional character to be made into a patented stuffed toy, making him the oldest licensed character." (from Wikipedia).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Collectible. Frederic k Warne & Co. LTD, 1976. First Edition. Published simultaneously in London, New York, and Canada (by Saunders of Toronto Limited). Hardcover in Very Good Condition. Includes The Picture Letter (Chapter One), a letter sent by Beatrix Potter to an ill five year old on Sept. 4th, 1893. Pictorial binding has a touch of wear to corners and spine head and heel. Internals in Fine Condition. Taken mainly from Leslie Linder's "A History of the Writings of Beatrix Potter" together with the text and illustrations from the first privately printed edition. With eight plates in colour and text illustrations in black and white. Seventy-five years ago ( at the time of this publication), on December 16th, 1901, Peter Rabbit first appeared in print, and nearly a year later in October, the first Warne edition was published. This volume was published to commemorate the 75th anniversary with its major feature the entire text and illustrations of Beatrix Potter's first privately printed edition of "The tale Of Peter Rabbit", beloved classic to this day. This "history' tells of the story behind the story-what inspired the author to write it in the first place, the problems that occurred before and after it reached the publisher's office, and its worldwide success. The illustrations are priceless. 63 pages. 8vo. 1976, Frederic k Warne & Co. LTD.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First American Edition. This is marked as a 1976 edition by Frederick Warne. Only date on copyright is 1976 - probable first American. Stated as "Taken mainly from Leslie Linder's 'A History of the Writings of Beatrix Potter' together with the text and illustrations from the first privately printed edition. Includes eight plates in color. This is not an Ex-Library or remainder. Paper covered boards are bright and colorful. Some soiling and fading along edges. Light shelf wear; gilding of title on spine shiny. Book size is approximately 6.25"W by 9.5"L. All pages are well bound to spine. Binding firm. Interior pages have no tears, writing or creases but lightly foxed. This is NOT a remainder or ex-lib. Small Bookseller sticker pasted on FEP, A very nice 50+ year old children's book about a classic author. Note: We have a closed shop - so our books are not handled by public. We make every effort to fairly describe the condition of the book and identify any flaws (writing, tears, creases, folds), including that of the dust jacket. We use the "Fine or Near Fine" book condition judiciously when grading of the book or dust jacket.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Pictorial hardcover with clear dustjacket. A charming classic. Filled with reproductions of Potter's own handwritten story lines, b&w sketches and gorgeous colour plates. Also contains letters between Potter and Warne, her publisher. Book is like a privileged peak into Potter's working life. This copy has only a few small scuff marks on intro pages. Mylar DJ has a few splits near the top, front and back. Book is very attractive all around. None of my books are ex-lib., remainders or bce unless specified. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. pictorial boards, foxing spots to covers, in a clear protective wrapper, 63pp, pages clean and VG condition.

1st edition. Near fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 63 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations (some color), facsimiles ; 24 cm. Contents; Includes the text of the first privately printed edition of Beatrix Potter's 'The tale of Peter Rabbit'. Subjects; Potter, Beatrix 1866-1943. Tale of Peter Rabbit. Peter Rabbit (Fictitious character). Potter, Beatrix Criticism, Textual. 1900-1999. Children Books and reading Great Britain History 20th century. Children's stories, English History and criticism. Rabbits in literature. Rabbits ; Fiction. Rabbits in art. Rabbits. 1 Kg.…

1st edition. Near fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 63 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations (some color), facsimiles ; 24 cm. Contents; Includes the text of the first privately printed edition of Beatrix Potter's 'The tale of Peter Rabbit'. Subjects; Potter, Beatrix 1866-1943. Tale of Peter Rabbit. Peter Rabbit (Fictitious character). Potter, Beatrix Criticism, Textual. 1900-1999. Children Books and reading Great Britain History 20th century. Children's stories, English History and criticism. Rabbits in literature. Rabbits ; Fiction. Rabbits in art. Rabbits. 1 Kg.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition 1976. Firmly bound and carefully read but the hardcover is lightly faded & has some marks. Inside the pages are clean. No inscription or ownership markings. No tears or loss. Illustrated with 8 colour plates & drawings by Beatrix Potter. Tells the background to this much loved children's tale. No jacket.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 63 p. 23 cm. Sound and square binding in paper-covered, illustrated boards. Lower upper corner lightly bumped. Light rub wear to all corners. Inside pages are clean and unmarked. Taken mainly from Leslie Linder's "A History of the Writings of Beatrix Potter" together with the text and illustrations from the first privately printed edition. Includes eight colour plates and bakc and white in text illustrations.…

Pictorial boards, 8vo, 24 cm, 63 pp, 8 plates, ills (some colour), facs. The contents include the text of the first privately printed edition of Beatrix Potter's 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit'. Contents: Introduction; The Picture Letter; The History of the Books; The Privately Printed Edition; Postscript. Very Good. …

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Book Condition — Fine: Spots of foxing and light rubbing along the top/bottom edges of the hardcover panels, but otherwise in wonderful condition, artwork bright, vibrant and popping with colour, gilt title lettering on cover and spine crisp and clean. Now protected by a plastic slipcover (missing piece at rear). Pristine text block with crisp page edges. Pages throughout are tightly bound, clean and tidy. Unread. All plates and illustrations remain pristine. A first edition hardback from Frederick Warne & Co, featuring eight colour plates and additional black-and-white illustrations, highly collectible for fans of Beatrix Potter scholarship and early publishing history of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Leslie Linder's book provides a detailed and affectionate account of the origins and development of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, tracing its creation, publication, and cultural impact. Illustrated throughout with both colour plates and black-and-white drawings, the volume offers visual context alongside informative text, making it valuable for collectors, researchers, and admirers of Potter's work. Combining historical insight with charming illustration, it serves as an engaging companion to one of children's literature's most enduring classics.…