The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse [Early Edition, 1918]

New York: Frederick Warne & Co., Inc., 1918. [1918] Hardcover and dustjacket. Published in New York, the same year as the first edition published in England (date on copyright page); "85 pages" including front matter and color plates (unusual way of pagination by publisher). Written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. Green binding, pale-white lettering, illustrated endpapers, colored frontispiece and 26 additional full-color plates. Condition of hardcover: Lightly age toned, mostly at extremities; faint erased remains of penciled description of book on half-title page; else overall Very Good. A collector purchased the book and retained it in a temperature-controlled book cabinet. It's free of the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Dustjacket: Price of 85¢ intact on flap. Short tear, creases, chips at extremities. Light wear/age toning, mostly at folds; scattered soiling; else overall, Good. Protected in Mylar cover. This story is typical Beatrix Potter - a delightful story about a country mouse's accidental visit to town that turns into friendship. A wonderful story for children, a collectible book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Beatrix Potter.