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POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Tale of Peter Rabbit. [London: privately printed,] February 1902.

Privately printed first edition of the first book by Beatrix Potter, second issue with rounded spine. Fine, unread copy of one of only about 200 printed. Linder, p. 420; Quinby 1a.

12mo. Color frontispiece, monochrome illustrations throughout. Original pictorial green boards with rounded spine (mild sunning to spine and edges, some minor spots/foxing to paper-edges and endleaves). Custom chemise and quarter morocco slipcase.
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