The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, First Deluxe Edition, by Beatrix Potter

‘The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin’ Beatrix Potter used a special deluxe cloth binding, with a ‘flowered lavender chintz’ from her grandfather’s calico printing works in Manchester. Potter was concerned that the lettering might not show up on the patterned cloth covers and had the title and her name printed in gold on vellum labels. Darkened stain on front spine. Colours are bright on the rear boards. 26 colour plates. Illustrated end papers lightly marked. Repaired inside front hinge. As per Quinby 5a. 12mo 86 pp.

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