A Happy Pair
Verses by F E Weatherley
- pictorial card wrappers, silk ties
- London: Hildesheimer & Faulkner, 1890
Beatrix Potter's first book
POTTER (Beatrix): A Happy Pair. Verses by F E Weatherley
[London:] Hildesheimer & Faulkner, 1890.
Illustrated with six chromolithographs by Potter (one duplicated as the front cover design).
12mo., [7] ff.; pictorial card wrappers (slight staining, but an exceptionally clean copy), with original silk ties and tassels, all edges gilt. Protective clamshell cloth box.
First edition.
Beatrix Potter's FIRST Book, most likely published without her knowledge, based upon her contribution towards creating Christmas Card designs. Precedes "Peter Rabbit" by nearly 10 years.
Details
Title
A Happy Pair
Author
POTTER (Beatrix):
Binding
pictorial card wrappers, silk ties
Condition
Very Good
Publisher
Hildesheimer & Faulkner: London
Date
1890
Edition
First
Size
12mo.
Pages
[7] ff.