Description:
Potter, Beatrix (1866-1943) The Tale of Mr. Tod, [and] The Tale of Pigling Bland. New York: Frederick Warne & Co., 1912 & 1913.
First editions, two 16mo volumes, both with color illustrations throughout, Pigling Bland in publisher's red paper boards with inset color image of the pig at the crossroads; Mr. Tod in publisher's gray boards with inset color plate of Mr. Tod returning from the hunt; each housed in a custom half red morocco case, 5 1/2 x 4 in. (2)
Estimate $350-550
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