first edition pictorial card wrappers, silk ties
1890 · London
by POTTER (Beatrix):
Beatrix Potter's first book
POTTER (Beatrix): A Happy Pair. Verses by F E Weatherley
[London:] Hildesheimer & Faulkner, 1890.
Illustrated with six chromolithographs by Potter (one duplicated as the front cover design).
12mo., [7] ff.; pictorial card wrappers (slight staining, but an exceptionally clean copy), with original silk ties and tassels, all edges gilt. Protective clamshell cloth box.
First edition.
Beatrix Potter's FIRST Book, most likely published without her knowledge, based upon her contribution towards creating Christmas Card designs. Precedes "Peter Rabbit" by nearly 10 years. (Inventory #: BB_88100) (truncated)
POTTER (Beatrix): A Happy Pair. Verses by F E Weatherley
[London:] Hildesheimer & Faulkner, 1890.
Illustrated with six chromolithographs by Potter (one duplicated as the front cover design).
12mo., [7] ff.; pictorial card wrappers (slight staining, but an exceptionally clean copy), with original silk ties and tassels, all edges gilt. Protective clamshell cloth box.
First edition.
Beatrix Potter's FIRST Book, most likely published without her knowledge, based upon her contribution towards creating Christmas Card designs. Precedes "Peter Rabbit" by nearly 10 years. (Inventory #: BB_88100) (truncated)