Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, first edition.

Nov 6, 2014 | Videos

Senior specialist Adam Douglas presents a charming first, privately printed edition of this children’s classic.

Second printing – one of 200 copies printed. The first printing was issued in December 1901 in a edition of 250 copies.

The tale of Peter Rabbit was developed from a picture letter sent to Noel Moore on 4 September 1893. A few years later, Beatrix Potter thought it might make a small book. She contacted Moore to see if he had kept the letter and if she might borrow it back; the letter was then expanded into the book.

Only when the manuscript had been turned down by several publishers and looked as if it might never be published did Potter turn to this private printing.

More information on this book can be found by clicking here.

 

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