{"product_id":"the-pie-and-the-patty-pan-beatrix-potter-early-edition","title":"The Pie and the Patty-Pan, Beatrix Potter — Early Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original pictorial binding shows some discolouration consistent with age, though the silver lettering and colour illustration to the front cover remain clean and well-preserved. Light bumping to the corners from shelf wear is present, but the binding is otherwise free from significant defects. Binding remains square and tight. Former owner’s pencil inscription to the endpapers. Text block remains sound and well-preserved. Internally, pages are tightly bound and clean throughout, with light foxing present. Illustrations, both colour and black-and-white, remain crisp, clean, and well-defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"604\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eEarly edition published by Frederick Warne \u0026amp; Co., London, 1905. A desirable early printing of one of Beatrix Potter’s classic children’s tales, featuring her distinctive combination of gentle humour, anthropomorphic characterisation, and finely observed illustration. Early Warne editions are increasingly sought after by collectors of illustrated children’s literature, particularly those retaining their original pictorial bindings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eThe Pie and the Patty-Pan\u003c\/em\u003e follows the humorous rivalry between a cat and a dog whose attempts at social politeness lead to a series of misunderstandings over a shared meal. Characteristically charming and subtly satirical, the story reflects Potter’s mastery of rhythm, visual storytelling, and understated moral observation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568162468179,"sku":"2021-RM-R-VG-47","price":98.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_c53b9a74-88b0-476d-9da0-4c02e78882a5.jpg?v=1765459170","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-pie-and-the-patty-pan-beatrix-potter-early-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}