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The Tale of Peter Rabbit Green Edition (UK)
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit Green Edition (UK) Hardcover - 2009

by Beatrix Potter

Beatrix Potter's original tale that introduced usall to the beloved Peter Rabbit is now part of thePeter Rabbit...Naturally Better publishing program.Designed with the Peter Rabbit...NaturallyBetter "green" pattern printed right on the coverto eliminate excess waste, this "Special Edition" ismade from safe, recyclable, sustainable and ethicallyresponsible sources.


About this book

The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. The story follows Peter Rabbit, a mischievous and disobedient young rabbit, as he ventures into the garden of farmer Mr. McGregor. The tale was written for five-year-old Noel Moore, son of Potter's former governess, in 1893. It was revised and privately printed by Potter in 1901 after several publishers' rejections but was printed in a trade edition by Frederick Warne & Co. in 1902. 

From the publisher

Written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' is one of the most beloved of all children's stories. This edition has been printed on 100% recycled paper and with environmentally-friendly vegetable inks.

First Edition Identification

Potter's book was initially rejected by publishers, who were looking for color illustrations. Resisting that idea, Potter paid for 250 copies to be printed at her own expense, which she distributed to family and friends in 1901 and shortly needed to print another 200 copies. 

Frederick Warne & Co reached out to the author (although they were one of the initial rejectors) asking if she would cut some illustrations and add colors - and eventually, a contract was agreed upon. The first 8,000 copies of the trade edition sold out before printing, and by the end of 1902 28,000 copies were in print; a 
year after the first commercial publication there were 56,470 copies in print.

Of the first printing, first edition run there were 2,000 deluxe editions bound in either green or yellow cloth. The rest were bound in brown board.  

Details

  • Title The Tale of Peter Rabbit Green Edition (UK)
  • Author Beatrix Potter
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition UK,slim 24mo HB,
  • Pages 70
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Frederick Warne
  • Date 2009-01
  • ISBN 9780723263456 / 0723263450
  • Ages 03 to 05 years
  • Grade levels P - K
  • Reading level 660
  • Dewey Decimal Code E
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THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT. [Variant Centennial edn.]
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THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT. [Variant Centennial edn.]

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Description:
UK,slim 24mo HB,centennial 1st edn thus.[First and originally published by Frederick Warne,1902.This special and exclusive variant centennial edition with reset text and new reproductions of Beatrix Potter's illustrations,is the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council - product group from well-managed forests,controlled sources and recycled wood or fiber.) centennial edn also published in 2002.A limited,gift edition celebrating the centenary of one of the best-loved children's books in the world; was also simultaneously published - see my book ID rja466514 - by Frederick Warne.] FINE.No owner inscrptn.Bright, crisp,clean,sharp-cornered,pale green paper-covered bds with multi-shaped leaf/leaves silhouetted background,printed onlay colour illustration of Peter Rabbit to front board with black ink printed lettering; with negligible shelf-wear to edges and corners.Rear board has the FSC logo and strap line 'Peter Rabbitt Naturally Better - Kinder to the environment and the people who live in it.' accompanied an… Read More
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