1913 Rare First Edition - The Tale of Pigling Bland by Beatrix PotterAuthor: Beatrix Potter. Illustrated by Beatrix Potter. Title: The Tale of Pigling Bland. Publisher: London, Frederick Warne and Co., 1913. First Edition Date on the title as per Quinby XII No 22 p83. Language: Text in English. Size: 5. 5 X 4. 5 inches. Pages: 93 pages. Binding: Attractive and good original brown burgundy paper covered boards with a mounted color illustration to the front cover, white lettering, and decorative gilt details on the spine

Binding: Attractive and near fine original decorated blue full-cloth binding (hinges fine

Percy Leason

reflecting the classical poetic traditions and the religious devotion characteristic of Jesuit literature of the period

offering readers both authenticity and insight into the ancient world

most notably William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones

The authors: Charlotte Brontë (21 April 1816 – 31 March 1855) was an English novelist and poet

complementing Fyleman’s poetry beautifully

This edition showcases the artistic talents of a group of celebrated 19th-century illustrators

” Leech’s humorous and expressive style enhances the whimsical and satirical tone of the tale

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and overall preservation of the book make it a valuable collector's item for enthusiasts of early modern European history and Elzevirian publications

known for his rich poetic language and inventive use of allegory