Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes, Beatrix Potter — 1st Edition

£150.00

Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes, Beatrix Potter — 1st Edition

Name: Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes, Beatrix Potter — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4284
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Publication: London, Frederick Warne and Co., [1917]

Formatting: 12mo, pp. 52, [2].

Condition Report: Good. The original green paper-covered boards remain structurally sound but show wear, most prominently a loss to the lower half of the backstrip, which exposes the underlying binding. The edges and corners exhibit moderate rubbing and bumping typical of handled children's books from this era. Internally, the binding remains secure. The pictorial endpapers and preliminary pages display light foxing and occasional toning, though the text block and the fourteen vibrant colour plates remain clean and bright, beautifully preserving Potter’s illustrations.

Catalogue Note: A scarce first edition of Beatrix Potter’s enchanting collection of verses, published in late 1917. The volume is confirmed as a first edition by the title page bearing the London and New York imprint without a printed date, alongside the critical "notice board" endpapers. These specific endpapers list the Peter Rabbit books published up to that time, concluding with The Tale of Mr. Tod and The Tale of Pigling Bland. Originally conceived over a decade earlier as a companion to Peter Rabbit, the manuscript was shelved following the tragic death of her editor and fiancé, Norman Warne, only to be revisited later to aid the publisher through financial difficulties. Surviving copies in their original boards are increasingly uncommon on the open market, particularly as the fragile spines of these small-format editions are highly prone to loss.

A charming departure from her traditional narrative tales, Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes showcases Beatrix Potter’s enduring love for traditional rhymes. The collection introduces readers to a delightful cast of mischievous new characters, from the little brown mouse who raids the cupboards to a remarkably tidy guinea pig. Paired with Potter's exquisite and timeless watercolours, these playful verses offer a captivating glimpse into the whimsy of her imagination.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Beatrix Potter

Book Publisher: Frederick Warne and Co.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Children's Fiction & True Stories

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 52

Book Publication Year: 1917

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Beatrix Potter

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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