THE STORY OF PETER RABBIT [and] DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT

  • Chicago: Reilly & Britton Co, 1908
By Potter, Beatrix; Neill, John R.
Chicago: Reilly & Britton Co, 1908. Near fine.. Early American version of Peter Rabbit, illustrated by J.R. Neill, best known for illustrating the Oz series. A volume in the Children's Red Book Series. Although not credited on the title page, Potter's name does appear on the cover. Very scarce in nice condition. 6.75'' x 5''. Original red paper boards, pictorial paste-on. Color pictorial endpapers. Illustrated by Neill 15 full-page color images plus black-and-white images throughout. 3 pages of ads at rear. 58, [2] pages. Early ink owner name. Light wear to extremities, slight sunning to spine.

Details

Title

THE STORY OF PETER RABBIT [and] DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT

Author

Potter, Beatrix; Neill, John R.

Condition

Near Fine

Publisher

Reilly & Britton Co: Chicago

Date

1908


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