Click for full-size.
THE TALE OF MR. TOD
by Potter, Beatrix
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Very good.
- Seller
-
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Frederick Warne and Co, 1912. Very good.. First edition of the first picture book in the Peter Rabbit universe to follows the villains. This was the first book in the series to be styled "The Peter Rabbit Books, Series II, New Style," featuring a slightly modified and more elaborate binding, but in the same format. Warne had suggested this book being an entirely new series, but Potter asserted her desire to keep "the Peter Rabbit book' name" (quoted in Linder). 5.25'' x 4''. Original grey boards stamped in dark green, pictorial paste-on. Color pictorial endpapers. Illustrated by Potter with color frontispiece, 14 full-page color plates, and numerous black-and-white in-text images. 94 pages. Small Hereford bookseller ticket in gutter of front pastedown. Rear joint cracked after last text leaf but firm. A few spots of rubbing to boards, spine toned. Interior clean.
Synopsis
The Tale of Mr. Tod (The World of Beatrix Potter: Peter Rabbit) Beatrix Potter puts aside the cute anthropomorphic creatures she generally sets in her stories to tell the tale of two disagreeable characters, Tommy Brock and Mr. Tod.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Type Punch Matrix
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 40236
- Title
- THE TALE OF MR. TOD
- Author
- Potter, Beatrix
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Frederick Warne and Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1912
- Keywords
- 20th century,English & British
Terms of Sale
Type Punch Matrix
We work hard to meet our ethical responsibility to describe material accurately. All items are guaranteed as described and may be returned for any reason within 30 days. Please notify us before mailing a return.
We guarantee the authenticity of our items. All items are original (meaning not facsimiles or reproductions), first editions (i.e. first printings), unless otherwise noted.
All items subject to prior sale. Expedited, overnight, or international shipping, as well as other carriers, may carry additional costs beyond quoted rates. All orders are packed with great care and receive tracking information, as well as a direct contact in case of any questions.
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your purchase, please contact us.
About the Seller
Type Punch Matrix
Biblio member since 2020
Silver Spring, Maryland
About Type Punch Matrix
Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. TPM is a member firm of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and upholds their Code of Ethics.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
- Gutter
- The inside margin of a book, connecting the pages to the joints near the binding.
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
Frequently asked questions
This Book’s Categories
Collecting Dr. Seuss
Whether you are into the pricey first editions or interesting Seussiana ephemera, this is a good starting point for building a book collection based on Dr. Seuss.
Cleaning and repairing leather books
Wondering how to take care of the leather books in your collection? Renowned book care expert Bern Marcowitz explains how and when to clean and repair leather books.
