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1926réf. 059321Albert Whitman 1926. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fair. Profusely Illustrated In Color Throughout. Orange Cloth Spine Lettered In Black Color Plate Mounted On Front Cover Color Illustrated Endpapers. Worn Fraying Along Top And Bottom If Rear Spine Edge Small Frays At Tips Hinges Cracked. Gift Inscription Dated 1935. Excellent Text And Illustrations. Small Stain At Bottom Of Gutter Edges Of Pages In Later Third Or So Of The Book. Scarce. Albert Whitman hardcover
2008réf. C215321London: Frederick Warne 2008. Hardcover Hardcover. Very Good. Near fine with faint bump to top corner in a lightly used very good indeed dust jacket. Frederick Warne, hardcover
1919réf. 848P21London: Frederick Warne & Co. LTD 1919. Hardback. Good. 5.5" by 4". Beatrix Potter. A very early reprint of one of the charming and beloved tales of Beatrix Potter complete with her original colourful plates. A very early printing of the first edition with no date to the title page first edition endpapers of Plate XV in Quinby and 'N' to 'London' on the title page but with 'Ltd' to the publisher's imprint.'The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse' is a charming tale based off Aesop's brilliant 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 colour frontispiece and twenty-six colour plates.Collated complete. In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally smart with a small amount of lifting to the front board. A few light spots to the boards. Spine is a little discoloured. Front hinge is weak rear hinge is strained. Internally generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with only a couple of small handling marks. Good Frederick Warne & Co. LTD hardcover
1908réf. 158351908. Potter Beatrix. The Roly Poly Pudding. London: Frederick Warne & Co. 1908. First edition. The Roly Poly Pudding published in 1908 is part of Potter's influential cycle of illustrated animal tales that reshaped early twentieth-century children's literature with her unique blend of narrative realism and naturalist illustration. The book reflects the consolidation of Potter's commercial and artistic success following The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Her anthropomorphic characters rendered with botanical and zoological precision contributed to a redefinition of children's publishing as both literary and visual art. The story centers on Tom Kitten and his entanglement in domestic misadventure blending humor discipline and rural English setting in a format accessible to early readers. Potter's illustrations combine full-color plates with black-and-white drawings integrated into pagination reinforcing the narrative's pacing and emotional tone. As part of Warne's uniform series the volume belongs to a publishing phenomenon that established enduring conventions in illustrated juvenile fiction. Octavo. viii 70 pages with nineteen full-color illustrations and numerous black-and-white illustrations. Publisher's red cloth over beveled boards pictorial label to front board. Spine lightly sunned; mild rubbing; occasional soiling and creasing; previous gift inscription on half-title. Overall condition very good. unknown
réf. G0723201390I5N10Penguin Publishing Group 1966. Hardcover. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks our motto is: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Penguin Publishing Group hardcover
1988réf. G0723235562I3N00Penguin Publishing Group 1988. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks our motto is: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Penguin Publishing Group hardcover
1938réf. 004772NY: FREDERICK WARNE 1938. FIRST AMERICAN. . Hardcover. Very Good/N0NE. POTTER BEATRIX. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION HAS 2 SMALL ANIMALS IN THE MIDDLE OF FRONT AND BACK ENDPAPERS STATES COPYRIGHT RENEWED 1938 ALSO STATES NELLIE'S LITTLE BOOK ON BACK OF TITLE PAGE VERY BRIGHT CLEAN TEXTBLOCK BRIGHT CLEAN ILLUSTRATIONS NICE PASTEDOWN ON FRONT COVER BOUND IN A FAIRLY PALE GREEN SOLID BINDING PRIVATELY OWNED TRACES OF ORANGE CRAYON TO BACK COVER BOOKS ONLY REAL FLAW FREDERICK WARNE hardcover
1910réf. 1026F23London: Frederick Warne and Co 1910 . First edition. Hardback. Very Good. 6" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. A wonderful example of the first edition of Beatrix Potter's delightful story about housekeeping and the blight of insect invaders illustrated throughout by Potter herself. The first edition of this charming tale from Beatrix Potter with 1910 to the title page and colophon and Quinby plate X endpapers. 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. With a former owner's inscription to the 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 covered boards. Externally bright. Rear joint starting but board firmly held. Internally firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Very Good Frederick Warne and Co hardcover
1912réf. 1026F32London: Frederick Warne c1912 . Hardback. Very Good Indeed. 6" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. A beautifully illustrated early edition of Beatrix Potter's charming tale about a squirrel named Timmy Tiptoes. Illustrated throughout in colour by Potter herself. First published in 1911 this is early printing of this work dated c1912 due to the presence of first edition Quinby plate X endpapers but without the date to the title page. 'The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes' follows a squirrel who is believed to be a nut-thief by his friend who then imprison him in a hollow tree with the hope that we will confess. Illustrated with twenty-seven colour plates by Potter. Collated complete. With former owner's inscriptions to the front pastedown and front free endpaper dated 1913. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Externally exceptional. Inscriptions to front pastedown and front free endpaper. Internally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright with only the odd light handling mark. Very Good Indeed Frederick Warne hardcover
1910réf. 1026F19London: Frederick Warne and Co 1910. First edition. Hardback. Very Good. 6" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. The first edition of Beatrix Potter's delightful story about housekeeping and the blight of insect invaders illustrated throughout by Potter herself. The first edition of this charming tale from Beatrix Potter with 1910 to the title page and colophon and Quinby plate X endpapers. 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. With a former owner's inscription dated October 1910 to the verso of the front free endpaper. Rebacked retaining original endpapers. 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. Rebacked in the publisher's original paper covered boards. Light tide marks to boards. Original back strip partially laid down. Light tide marks to front free endpaper half title and front pastedown. Inscription to verso of front free endpaper. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright with instances of handling marks and very light tide marks to tail of leaves. Very Good Frederick Warne and Co hardcover
1912réf. 1026F35London: Frederick Warne and Co 1912 . First edition. Hardback. Very Good Indeed. 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 per Linder with the dedication reading 'William Francis' rather than the later '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. Rebacked retaining original endpapers. Rebacked in the publisher's original paper covered boards. Retaining original endpapers. Externally excellent with minor light handling marks. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean with only the odd light handling mark. Very Good Indeed Frederick Warne and Co hardcover
1909réf. 1026F30London: Frederick Warne and Co 1909 . First edition. Hardback. Very Good. 7.5" by 6". Beatrix Potter. A lovely example of the first edition of this charming children's tale from Beatrix Potter following the adventures of a cat and a dog who run a small village shop. The first edition first impression of this classic title. Quinby No. 17 correctly dated to the title page and colophon and with Quinby plate VIII and IX endpapers as called for. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece monochrome vignettes and nine colour plates in Potter's typical style. Collated complete. A charming children's tale by the beloved Beatrix Potter telling the tale of Ginger and Pickles a dog and cat duo who run a small store who soon find their generosity impacting their business. In the publisher's original paper covered boards with pictorial onlay. Externally excellent with neat restoration to title at back strip. Front hinge a touch strained but firmly held. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean with the odd light handling mark. Very Good Frederick Warne and Co hardcover
1910réf. 1026F20London: Frederick Warne and Co 1910 . First edition. Hardback. Good. 6" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. The first edition of Beatrix Potter's delightful story about housekeeping and the blight of insect invaders illustrated throughout by Potter herself. The first edition of this charming tale from Beatrix Potter with 1910 to the title page and colophon and Quinby plate X endpapers. 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-five full colour plates in Potter's signature watercolour style. Collated lacking one plate. Lacking pages 54-56. With a former owner's bookplate to recto of frontispiece. Rebacked retaining original endpapers. 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. Rebacked retaining original endpapers. Significant handling marks to boards. Bookplate to recto of frontispiece. Internally generally firmly bound. Lacking pages 54-56 and one plate. Pages bright with minor abrasion to tail of a small number of leaves. Good Frederick Warne and Co hardcover
1912réf. 1026F33London: Frederick Warne c1912 . Hardback. Very Good. 6" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. A beautifully illustrated early edition of Beatrix Potter's charming tale about a squirrel named Timmy Tiptoes. Illustrated throughout in colour by Potter herself. First published in 1911 this is early printing of this work dated c1912 due to the presence of first edition Quinby plate X endpapers but without the date to the title page. 'The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes' follows a squirrel who is believed to be a nut-thief by his friend who then imprison him in a hollow tree with the hope that we will confess. Illustrated with twenty-seven colour plates by Potter. Collated complete. With former owner's inscriptions to the half title dated 1915. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Externally excellent with minor loss of paper to back strip tail. Inscription to half title. Front hinge a touch strained but firmly held. Internally generally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Frederick Warne hardcover
1909réf. POT-1909-321London: Frederick Warne & Co. 1909 1909. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good. Benjamin Bunny and his wife Flopsy raise a large carefree family the Flopsy Bunnies. When the young rabbits sneak into Mr. McGregors garden they overindulge and fall asleep only to be captured and nearly turned into dinner. Through quick thinking and help from unlikely allies they narrowly escape reinforcing Potters familiar themes of risk consequence and quiet resilience. First edition of one of Beatrix Potters most beloved tales following the continuing story of Benjamin Bunny and the now-famous Flopsy Bunnies. A charming early copy complete with the publishers original grey-green boards featuring the onlay illustration to the upper cover. Internally the book retains its full complement of Potters delicate colour illustrations printed on separate plates throughout the text. The volume is notable for its early gift inscription dated Christmas 1910 framed within the decorative endpapers adding a strong period authenticity and appeal. A further faint contemporary pencil note referencing the drawing location Gwaenynog/ Denbigh associated with Potter is present though not attributable. Condition is good for a working childrens book of the period: Boards rubbed and worn at edges and spine Some handling wear and light marking internally Contents generally clean with illustrations well preserved A solid honest early example of a highly collectible Potter title. Illustrations; Complete with 27 colour plates by the author. Condition; Good. Original boards worn; spine and edges rubbed. Internally clean with light handling wear. All plates present and in good order. Provenance; Early gift inscription: George Cave Day from Mother Xmas 1910. Additional faint contemporary pencil annotations. This title marks a key expansion of Beatrix Potters original Peter Rabbit world evolving from a single mischievous character into a broader narrative universe. It deepens the continuity between stories and introduces the idea of generational storytelling within childrens literature. Collectively Potters works helped define the modern illustrated childrens book both artistically and commercially making early editions like this enduringly collectible. Offered by Atlas Rare Books specialists in rare and antiquarian books. London: Frederick Warne & Co., 1909 hardcover
1904réf. 1012Y15London: Frederick Warne and Co. 1904. First edition. Hardback. Good. 5.5" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. The first edition of this mischievous tale from beloved children's author and illustrator Beatrix Potter. First edition. Quinby No. 7 endpapers Plate II as called for. In the publisher's pictorial boards. Rebacked with restoration to the spine and hinges. 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. In the publisher's pictorial boards. Rebacked with restoration to the spine and hinges. Externally generally smart with fading to the boards and slight rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with the odd light handling mark. Good Frederick Warne and Co. hardcover
1911réf. 1012F21London: Frederick Warne and Co 1911 . First edition. Hardback. Very Good Indeed. 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 is 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 with endpapers Plate X as called for.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. With a contemporary imscription to the half title. Rebacked with original back strip laid down retaining original endpapers."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. Rebacked in the publisher's original binding with back strip laid down retaining original endpapers. Pictorial onlay to front board. Externally excellent with back strip age toned. Inscription to half title. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean with minor light handling marks throughout. Very Good Indeed Frederick Warne and Co hardcover
1911réf. 1012Y17London: Frederick Warne and Co. 1911. First edition. Hardback. Very Good. 5.5" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. A smart first edition copy of this mischievous tale from beloved children's author and illustrator Beatrix Potter. First edition. Either the first or second impression which were indistinguishable according to Linder. The first impression was published in October with the second in November. Quinby No. 20 with endpapers Plate X as called for. In the publisher's pictorial boards. Illustrated in Potter's signature style with a title page vignette colour frontispiece and twenty-six further colour plates. Collated complete. Timmy Tiptoes is a squirrel believed to be a nut-thief by his fellows and imprisoned by them in a hollow tree with the expectation that he will confess under confinement. Timmy is tended by Chippy Hackee a friendly mischievous chipmunk who has run away from his wife and is camping-out in the tree. In the publisher's pictorial boards. Externally quite smart with bumping and minor loss to the head and tail of the spine. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with the odd small spot. Very Good Frederick Warne and Co. hardcover
1903réf. 1012Y14London: Frederick Warne and Co. 1903. First edition. Hardback. Good. 5.5" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter . The first edition of this charming early Beatrix Potter tale about Nutkin the troublesome squirrel with her colour plates. 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 paper pictorial boards. llustrated 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. In the original paper pictorial boards. Externally with loss to the tail of the spine and slight bumping to the head otherwise smart. Internally frontispiece is detached but present. Otherwise generally firmly bound with gutter exposed between pp. 19-20 and pp. 53-54. Pages are bright and clean with only a contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper. Good Frederick Warne and Co. hardcover
1906réf. 1012F18London: Frederick Warne & Co 1906 . First edition. Cloth. Good Only. 4" by 5". Beatrix Potter. The first edition first issue of this charmingly illustrated Beatrix Potter title bound in a charming panorama format that was only used for two of her works. The first edition first issue of this work. Quinby 12 with 'London & New York' to the rear board and lavender marbled endpapers. This is one of only two Potter titles issued in this panorama format as children struggled not to break them. Illustrated with fourteen text panels and fourteen water-colour panels by Potter mounted on linen and folded in accordion style. Collated complete. With a contemporary owner's inscription dated 1906 to the front pastedown. In this charming tale a bad-tempered rabbit steals a carrot from a kind young rabbit but gets his comeuppance when a hunter shoots at him mistakenly identifying him as a bird. In the publisher's original envelope style cloth binding with small pictorial onlay to front flap. Tuck in flap renewed. Cloth lightly age toned with rubbing and light fraying to back strip heads and tails. Tide marks to pastedowns with former owner's inscription to one pastedown. Major tide marks to title page. With concertina style binding mounted on linen. Age toned tape residue to perimeters of seven panels with handling marks throughout. Good Only Frederick Warne & Co hardcover
1919réf. 979F61London: Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd. 1919 . Hardback. Near Fine. 6" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. An exceptionally bright example of 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 after May 26th 1919.Quinby No. 25A. without the publication date to the title page tail and with 'Ltd.' added to the imprint. With plate XV endpapers.'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 with pictorial onlay. Boards bright. Back strip and board heads and tails age toned. Internally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd. hardcover
1910réf. 979F58London: Frederick Warne 1910 . Hardback. Very Good. 6" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. Beautifully illustrated throughout with Beatrix Potter's watercolours this is a lovely early edition of Beatrix Potter's classic tale. An early edition of Potter's charming tale published three years after the 1907 first edition. Identified as published in 1910 via the presence of Quinby Plate X endpapers which were used in 1910 publications of Potter's works.Beautifully illustrated in colour in Potter's typical style with a colour frontispiece and twenty-six colour plates. Collated complete.'Tom Kitten' follows the mischievous antics of three kittens who ruin their mother's plans to have a tea party with friends.Contemporary inscription to front free endpaper. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally excellent but with front joint tail starting and board firmly held. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright with only the odd light handling mark. Very Good Frederick Warne hardcover
1916réf. 979F55London: Frederick Warne & Co 1916 . First edition. Hardback. Near Fine. 5" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. A wonderful example of the very scarce first edition in book form of Beatrix Potter's charming tale about a poorly behaved rabbit. The very scarce first edition of this work in book form. This title was previously published in 1906 in a folding panorama design which was detested by booksellers.Quinby No. 12A. With Quinby endpapers XII and XIII as called for.Beautifully illustrated in colour in Potter's typical style with a colour frontispiece and fourteen colour plates. Collated complete.Contemporary 1916 inscription to front free endpaper.In a plain protective paper dust wrapper. In the publisher's original paper covered boards with pictorial onlay. Externally exceptional with just a touch of shelf wear to back strip tail. Inscription to front free endpaper. In a plain protective dust wrapper. Internally generally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine Frederick Warne & Co hardcover
1909réf. 979F57London: Frederick Warne & Co 1909 . First edition. Hardback. Very Good. 7.5" by 6". Beatrix Potter. A lovely example of the first edition of this charming children's tale from Beatrix Potter following the adventures of a cat and a dog who run a small village shop. The first edition first impression in the green variant binding. Quinby No. 17 correctly dated to the title page and colophon and with Quinby plate VIII and IX endpapers as called for.Illustrated with a colour frontispiece monochrome vignettes and nine colour plates in Potter's typical style. Collated complete. With the contemporary bookplate of 'Simon & Phil' dated 1909 to the front pastedown and a 1909 inscription to the to the half title. A charming children's tale by the beloved Beatrix Potter telling the tale of Ginger and Pickles a dog and cat duo who run a small store who soon find their generosity impacting their business. In the publisher's original paper covered boards with pictorial onlay. Externally excellent with light shelf wear to back strip tail and with light rubbing to head and tail of fore edge of front board. Front hinge strained but firmly held. Contemporary bookplate to front pastedown and inscription to half title. Internally firmly bound. Pages exceptionally bright and generally clean with only the odd light handling mark. Very Good Frederick Warne & Co hardcover
1916réf. 979F54London: Frederick Warne and Co 1916 . First edition. Hardback. Fine. 5.5" by 4.5". Beatrix Potter. An exceptional example of the first edition in book form of Beatrix Potter's classic tale in which a kitten is tormented by a mischievous mouse. The first edition of this work in book form. This title was previously published in 1906 in a folding panorama design which was detested by booksellers.Quinby No. 11A. With Quinby plate XII to the front endpapers and plate XIII to the rear endpapers as called for.Beautifully illustrated in colour in Potter's typical style with a colour frontispiece and fourteen colour plates. Collated complete.Contemporary inscription to front free endpaper.In a plain protective paper dust wrapper. In the publisher's original paper covered boards with pictorial onlay to front board. Externally fine. Inscription to front free endpaper. Housed in plain protective paper dust wrapper. Internally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine Frederick Warne and Co hardcover
