The Tale of Peter Rabbit
by Beatrix Potter
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
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
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 786R28
- Title
- The Tale of Peter Rabbit
- Author
- Beatrix Potter
- Illustrator
- Beatrix Potter
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London and New York
- Date Published
- 1964
- Size
- 6" by 4.5"
- Keywords
- Peter Rabbit Beatrix Potter Jemima Puddleduck Mr. McGregor Beatrix Potter Flopsy Cotton Tail
Terms of Sale
Rooke Books
Books are sent on approval and may be returned in like condition for any reason within 14 days of receipt. Responsibility of return to be with the purchaser.
About the Seller
Rooke Books
About Rooke Books
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