Description: Folio Society Hardcover The Tale of Peter Rabbit Limited Edition Set by Beatrix Potter AS NEW UNREAD condition in DECORATIVE SOLANDER BOX Foreword by Emma Thompson Commentary by Sara Glenn Limited Edition of 1000 hand-numbered setsThis is copy #254 This collection of rarely seen editions of Beatrix Potter’s much loved debut, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, features exquisite facsimiles from the archive of her publisher Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., charting the transformation from Peter’s initial appearance in a picture letter, to the glorious full-color deluxe first commercial edition. To mark the 120th anniversary of a story that has delighted countless children, the Folio Society is excited to publish exclusive editions of Beatrix Potter’s inimitable classic, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Strictly limited to 1,000 hand-numbered sets, these meticulously produced facsimiles perfectly replicate treasures from the archive of her publisher Frederick Warne and Co. Collectors can follow the emergence of the miniature masterpiece from the seeds of the story in a now famous picture letter written to entertain a sick child, through Beatrix Potter’s privately printed edition with its distinctive line drawings, to the mock-up book – or maquette – handwritten in Potter’s beautiful script showing exactly how she wished the words and pictures to appear. With the full-color commercial deluxe version first produced in 1902, the transformation is complete. Also tucked inside the elegant presentation box are charming replicas of five tiny Christmas letters, a giclée print of Peter wearing his signature blue jacket, and a hand-numbered limitation certificate. The set is completed by a specially commissioned commentary volume comprising a delightful foreword from renowned actor, screenwriter and Beatrix Potter devotee Dame Emma Thompson, and a richly illustrated, authoritative history of The Tale written by Sara Glenn, Commercial Curator of the Warne Archive. PRODUCTION DETAILS: Facsimile of picture letter, 1893, printed on Arena Wove paper - 8 pages, 8 × 4¾ inches Facsimile of privately printed edition, 1901: Bound in Wibalin paper, Printed on Sirio Calce Stucco paper, 88 pages, 5¾ × 4¼ inches Facsimile of maquette, 1902: Printed on Arena Wove paper, Presented in an archive folder made from Sirio Color paper blocked in silver foil, 88 pages, 5 × 3¾ inches Facsimile of deluxe edition, 1902: Bound in cloth with an inset label, Printed on Sirio Calce Stucco paper, Gold page tops, Printed endpapers, 104 pages, 5½ × 4 inches Five Christmas letters printed on Arena Wove paper, each 3 × 1½ inches 9 × 6½ inch Giclée print on Modigliani Insize Neve paper with blind embossed frame line Limitation certificate printed letterpress on Fedrigoni Tintoretto Ceylon paper Commentary Book: Set in Caslon, printed on Abbey Pure paper and bound in Sirio Color paper blocked in silver foil, 80 pages, 9½ × 6½ inches Presentation box covered in cloth blocked in silver and blue and lined with paper blocked in silver with a design taken from an illustration - 14 × 13¾ × 2 inches Beatrix Potter was a self-proclaimed perfectionist, who devoted extraordinary care to every aspect of her books. She took pride in cutting and polishing her text and drawing and re-drawing the illustrations; helped choose the paper for the text pages and bindings; selected the size and style of the font; approved the printing blocks and the colors to be used; and revised the proofs to correct punctuation, wording and even spacing.These same meticulous standards have been applied to the production of this anniversary edition, from the design of the cloth-covered box – complete with navy ribbons to allow the books to be removed safely from their recesses, and a specially designed lining showing Peter hiding in the cabbage patch – to the paper binding of the privately printed edition, the thread-sewn pages of the maquette and the cloth-bound deluxe edition with endpapers replicated from the original and gilded page tops. Every page of the originals has been newly photographed for the facsimiles to show the delicacy of Beatrix Potter’s original work and the wonderful softness of her coloring. This glorious presentation of Potter’s finest tale is sure to delight even the most ardent fan. From the moment it appeared in October 1902, The Tale of Peter Rabbit has charmed every generation – the first edition of 8,000 copies sold out before it had even been released! But with Potter’s insistence that the ‘Bunny Book’ be small enough for tiny hands to hold and affordable for ‘little rabbits’, it was for a time uncertain that it would be published at all.Peter’s adventures first appeared in a picture letter written to amuse Noel Moore, the 5-year-old son of Beatrix Potter’s last governess and close friend Annie, as he recovered from a bout of scarlet fever. Many years later, Annie suggested that the exploits of this ‘very naughty’ rabbit might make a good first book and encouraged Beatrix to borrow her original letter and craft a longer story. But the tale was repeatedly rejected by publishers so, not to be thwarted, Potter used her own savings to publish the first edition privately, before finally striking a deal with Frederick Warne and Co., who agreed to her stipulations on price and size, provided she produce the illustrations in color.The enchanting combination of Potter’s lively text and her evocative watercolor and pen-and-ink vignettes produced one of the most enduring, endearing, and instantly recognizable heroes in all of children’s literature, and launched her career as the author of a series of beautifully made, universally acclaimed ‘little books’. ABOUT BEATRIX POTTERBeatrix Potter was born in London in 1866 to Rupert and Helen Potter. Educated by governesses, Potter spent much of her childhood isolated from children, apart from her younger brother Bertram. Her love of nature and her artistic skills were nurtured during long family holidays in Scotland and the Lake District, where the siblings were given freedom to explore the countryside. Potter’s professional career began when she painted and sold greetings cards, most of which included drawings of animals. Later, she turned one of her illustrated stories into a book, which she shared with family and friends. The Tale of Peter Rabbit was published in 1902 and it was an immediate success. Further books followed at a rate of two or three each year, until Potter had published a total of 23 little books. In 1905 Potter bought a farm in the Lake District and she spent the remainder of her life living and working there, along with William Heelis, the solicitor she married in 1913. Potter died in December 1943 and left almost all her land and property to the National Trust. - FREE shipping - Will ship same or next business day after payment - Books will be bubble wrapped and carefully packed in a sturdy box with packing material surrounding them I recently acquired a large and interesting collection of Folio Society titles in AS NEW UNREAD condition from a collector who purchased most of them new and sealed, and displayed them in a smoke free, climate controlled home. I will be listing these as time permits so please check back often for new listings. Please let me know if you have questions.
Price: 455 USD
Location: Brooten, Minnesota
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Fine Binding
Language: English
Illustrator: Beatrix Potter
Special Attributes: Illustrated, In Decorative Solander Box, Limited Edition of 1000 hand-numbered sets, Facsimile of 1902 Peter Rabbit maquette, Facsimile of 1893 picture letter, Facsimile of 1901 privately printed edition, Replicas of five tiny Christmas letters, 9 x 6.5 inch giclée print of Peter, 80 page Commentary book, Facsimile of 1902 deluxe edition
Author: Beatrix Potter
Publisher: Folio Society
Topic: Classics
Subject: Children's
Character Family: Peter Rabbit
Year Printed: 2022
