The Tale of Peter Rabbit
by Beatrix Potter
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
[POTTER, Beatrix]. The Tale of Peter Rabbit. [Illustrated by Ethel Hays]. Akron, OH: Saalfield Pub Co, (ca. 1942). 4to, [12]pp. Color pictorial "cloth-like" paper wrappers. Color illustrations on every page. Spine a tad rubbed, corners less so, else a clean, bright copy.
Ethel Hays-illustrated edition (possibly 1st, but no indication from which to draw a conclusion). A lavishly illustrated adaptation of Beatrix Potter's most famous tale, featuring the illustrations of Ethel Hays, famed cartoonist and the Saalfield Publishing company's go-to illustrator for their Raggedy Ann storybooks, coloring books and paper dolls. Rather than go for Potter's naturalistic watercolors, Hayes chooses to infuse Peter with a more childlike friendly appeal using bright colors to create a vibrant whimsical world for Peter and his friends.
Synopsis
The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. The story follows Peter Rabbit, a mischievous and disobedient young rabbit, as he ventures into the garden of farmer Mr. McGregor. The tale was written for five-year-old Noel Moore, son of Potter's former governess, in 1893. It was revised and privately printed by Potter in 1901 after several publishers' rejections but was printed in a trade edition by Frederick Warne & Co. in 1902.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Books of Wonder (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1049695
- Title
- The Tale of Peter Rabbit
- Author
- Beatrix Potter
- Illustrator
- Ethel Hays
- Format/Binding
- Color pictorial paper wrappers
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Ethel Hays-illustrated edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Saalfield Pub Co
- Place of Publication
- Akron, OH
- Date Published
- ca. 1942
- Pages
- [12]pp
- Size
- 4to
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
- 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....
- PUB
- Common abbreviation for 'published'