The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
$1,477 · Offered by Biblio
First edition
London: Frederick Warne, 1903 . First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 6" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. A first edition of this popular Beatrix Potter tale about a troublesome squirrel, beautifully illustrated with her original charming colour plates. The first trade edition, first or second issue of this work, with 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. Squirrel Nutkin follows an impertinent red squirrel named Nutkin as he narrowly escapes from an owl named Old Brown. Following the publication of Peter Rabbit the year before, Squirrel Nutkin became an instant hit upon publication.With a former owner s inscription to the recto and verso of the front free endpaper.Rebacked, with the original back strip laid down, retaining the original endpapers.Beautifully illustrated in colour in Potter s typical style, with a frontispiece and twenty-six colour plates. Collated, complete. Rebacked, in the publisher s original paper covered boards, with back strip laid down, and retaining the original endpapers. Front hinge strained, with board firmly held. Inscription to recto and verso of front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good
- Publisher: Frederick Warne
- Year: 1903
- Edition: First Edition
- Binding: hardcover
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