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POTTER**, BEATRIX [HELEN]: : THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT. [Exclusive FOLIO SOCIETY Centennial edn.]

LONDON.FREDERICK WARNE & CO.,/FOLIO SOCIETY,2002.

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UK,slim 24mo HB+dw/dj,illustrated,centennial 1st edn thus.[First and originally published by Frederick Warne,1902.This exclusive FOLIO SOCIETY edition with reset text and new reproductions of Beatrix Potter's illustrations, is it's centennial edn published in 2002.A limited,gift edition celebrating the centenary of one of the best-loved children's books in the world; was also simultaneously published - see my book ID rja466514 - by Frederick Warne.] FINE.No owner inscrptn.Publisher's bright, crisp,clean,sharp-cornered,original dark blue cloth boards,with bright,crisp,blocked gilt lettering and a gilt,single line bordered,glossy colour pictorial onlay of Peter Rabbit to front board; with negligible shelf-wear to edges and corners.Top edges gilt and fore-edges bright and clean; contents bright,tight,clean and pristine - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corners - an unread example? Immaculate colour pictorial stories' characters to white background,illustrated endpapers.UK,slim 24mo (approx up to 5.3/4" tall x 4.1/4" wide) HB+dw/dj,exclusive FOLIO SOCIETY,illustrated, centennial 1st edn thus,6-69pp [paginated] includes 31 colour illustrations by Beatrix Potter,throughout the text and story.Plus [unpaginated],2pp blanks, half-title page,verso of which has a colour pictorial frntis,and a b/w line illustrated title page. This edition,with reoriginated illustrations and type,marks the centenary of the first publication by Frederick Warne of 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' in 1902.Taking the first edition as a guide,the aim has been to follow faithfully Beatrix Potter's intentions while benefiting from advances in modern printing and design techniques.The colours and detail of the watercolours are here reproduced more accurately than ever before,and it has now also been possible to disguise damage that has affected the artwork over the years.The text is reset in a period typeface of the right weight to harmonise with the delicacy of the pictures.Most notably,this edition restores 6 extra illustrations.4 of these (pages 10,18,49 and 62) were sacrificed in 1903 to make space for illustrated endpapers.The other 2 (pages 33 and 54) have never been used before,Beatrix Potter having initially prepared more illustrations than could be accommodated in the original format. The Folio Society’s formula for success is publishing books with exceptional typography, illustrations,paper and bindings.The Society sources new introductions from literary experts to accompany classic texts and uses skilled designers and master printers to produce memorable fine books.Fiction and non-fiction titles are published. See also my book ID's rja466514 (a centennial Ltd,gift edn),rja643716 (a centennial,exclusive, variant FSC [Forest Stewardship Council] edn) and search my CHILDRENS/ILLUSTRATED catalogue for other,similar Beatrix Potter titles/books and related items/ephemera. Please contact seller,because of the lighter weight and the value of this item,for correct[insured,or uninsured at own risk] insured shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page! N.B. ALL buyers please note,stock(s') shipping quotes are adjusted for any refunds AFTER receipt of order and BEFORE the despatch of the order,especially if the item is offered either P+p included/FREE. ** N.B. US/Canada customers please be aware: US Standard AIRMAIL postage from UK to these destinations can now cost more than the price of the book! If speed is not of the essence,then Economy rate is recommended - at approx. anything from a 1/3rd to 1/2 of the standard US AIR quote/rate - sometimes arriving sooner than the 42 days - but not always. **

UK,slim 24mo HB+dw/dj,exclusive FOLIO SOCIETY,illustrated,centennial 1st edn.
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