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SELECTED TALES FROM BEATRIX POTTER.

SELECTED TALES FROM BEATRIX POTTER.

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SELECTED TALES FROM BEATRIX POTTER.

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ISBN 10
0723245290
ISBN 13
9780723245292
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UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn thus.[Edition originally published 1986,this 1999 - with new colour reproductions.] FINE/FINE.No owner inscrptn,and no price-clip to dw/dj.Bright,crisp,clean,glossy laminated,colour pictorial art-work by Beatrix Potter illustrated dw/dj (design repeated to immaculate glossy laminated boards); with minimal shelf-wear and negligible creasing to edges - no nicks or tears present! Top+fore-edges bright and pristine,contents bright,tight and pristine.UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn thus,10-125pp [paginated] includes colour pictorial illustrated title page,contents list,profuse b/w+colour illustrations - all by Beatrix Potter,4 stories. Stories comprise of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes, The Tale of The Pie and The Patty Pan and The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse. TToPR was first published in 1902.This classic story of the naughty little rabbit,who squeezes under the gate into Mr McGregor's garden, as become perhaps the most popular children's story ever, loved by generations of children throughout the world. TToTT was,in fact,written primarily for an American audience,who at that time were more familiar than British readers,with grey squirrels and certainly with chipmunks and bears! TToTP and TPP, by contrast, contains many beautiful views of the English village of Sawrey,where Beatrix Potter owned her farm,Hill Top.This charming tale of Ribby the cat and the ill-fated tea party for Duchess the little dog was particularly close to her heart.Finally comes the story of TTo JT-M and his country friend Timmy Willie,and the book ends with Beatrix Potter's own words:'One place suits one person,another place suits another person.For my part, I prefer to live in the country,like Timmy Willie.' Please contact rpaxtonden@blueyonder.co.uk ,for correct shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page!

Synopsis

A wonderful collection of four of the most popular classic Beatrix Potter tales presented in a luxurious padded format. Selected tales include The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes, The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan, and The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse and features original stunning artwork throughout.

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Bookseller
R. J. A. PAXTON-DENNY. GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
rja1901
Title
SELECTED TALES FROM BEATRIX POTTER.
Author
POTTER**, BEATRIX:
Format/Binding
UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn thus.
Book Condition
Used - FINE.
Jacket Condition
FINE.
Quantity Available
1
Edition
UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
0723245290
ISBN 13
9780723245292
Publisher
LONDON.FREDERICK WARNE,1999.
Place of Publication
London
This edition first published
March 25, 1999
Keywords
q52.CHILDRENS/ILLUSTRATED.UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn thus.ISBN 0723245290.Peter Rabbit_Johnny Town-mouse_Timmy Tiptoes.Lake district_William Heelis_Sawrey_Hill Top Farm_Beatrix Potter.Books new,used,signed,rare.
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