1946 Rare First Edition - The Tale of Beatrix Potter by Margaret LaneAuthor: Margaret Lane. Title: The Tale of Beatrix Potter, A Biography. Publisher: London, Frederick Warne and Co., 1946. First Edition. Language: Text in English. Size: 8. 5" X 6". Pages: 175 pages. Binding: Very good original publisher's full cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed as shown) in a good dust jacket (some chips and tears as shown, price clipped) under a protective removable mylar cover. Content: Very good content

The book was published serially in 1875

filled with theatrical detail and visual wit

With Memoirs of the Author

is a luxurious representation of the legendary tales of King Arthur

Accompanied by the iconic illustrations of Sir John Tenniel

Illustrated: Complete with the frontispiece and the seven full-page illustrations by Lancelot Speed

The author: Daniel Defoe (1660 – 24 April 1731)

the gilt device of Winnie-the-Pooh to the others and a beautiful gilt vignette of Pooh

it has been cherished by generations for its lyrical content and timeless illustrations

and his work often reflected the literary influence of his more famous brother

Its finely preserved leather binding and historical significance make it both a collector’s item and a distinguished reading copy

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