Beatrix Potter - The Tale of Ginger and Pickles - 1920

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Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Ginger and Pickles, 1st Edition Thus, ca. 1920, hardback, English, very good, 14 cm × 12 cm.

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"The Tale of Ginger and Pickles" by Beatrix Potter - Frederick Warne, London - ca 1920 first thus UK edition in standard normal size binding - 14cmx12cm - condition: very good, in decorated binding with minor rubbing and wear to edges, all plates present. The Tale of Ginger and Pickles (originally, Ginger and Pickles) is a children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, and first published by Frederick Warne & Co. in 1909. The book tells of two shopkeepers who extend unlimited credit to their customers and, as a result, are forced to go out of business. It was originally published in a large format which permitted very detailed illustrations and also allowed Potter to include black-and-white vignettes. Potter filled the tale with characters from her previous books. The book was eventually republished in the standard small format of the Peter Rabbit series and was adapted to drama in 1931.

"The Tale of Ginger and Pickles" by Beatrix Potter - Frederick Warne, London - ca 1920 first thus UK edition in standard normal size binding - 14cmx12cm - condition: very good, in decorated binding with minor rubbing and wear to edges, all plates present. The Tale of Ginger and Pickles (originally, Ginger and Pickles) is a children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, and first published by Frederick Warne & Co. in 1909. The book tells of two shopkeepers who extend unlimited credit to their customers and, as a result, are forced to go out of business. It was originally published in a large format which permitted very detailed illustrations and also allowed Potter to include black-and-white vignettes. Potter filled the tale with characters from her previous books. The book was eventually republished in the standard small format of the Peter Rabbit series and was adapted to drama in 1931.

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Children's books, Illustrated, Literature
Book Title
The Tale of Ginger and Pickles
Author/ Illustrator
Beatrix Potter
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1920
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
0
The NetherlandsVerified
13771
Objects sold
94.66%
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