First trade edition, first issue with “wept big tears” to p. 49. Publisher’s original brown paper-covered boards, lettered white, with pictorial onlay of Peter Rabbit to the upper cover. A very good copy indeed, uncommonly fresh. Repairs to hinges, headcap and corners
The first trade edition of The Tale Of Peter Rabbit. This was preceded by two privately printed editions of just 250 and 200 copies respectively.
The Tale Of Peter Rabbit
Author
Beatrix Potter
Publisher
London: Frederick Warne and Co
Date
[1902]