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The Tailor of Gloucester is a children’s book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, privately printed by the author in 1902, and published in a trade edition by Frederick Warne & Co. in October 1903. The story is about a tailor whose work on a waistcoat is finished by the grateful mice he rescues from his cat and was based on a real world incident involving a tailor and his assistants. For years, Potter declared that of all her books it was her personal favourite.
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Beatrix Potter Signed Tailor of Gloucester 1st/1st 1902
Beatrix Potter signed copy of her third book, “The Tailor of Gloucester”, Potter’s personal favorite of all her books. Published privately: London: 1902. Inscription on front free endpaper reads, “For Mr. Butler / from Beatrix Potter / Jan 16th 03″. This hardcover first edition, first impression includes 11 color plates and is one of 500 copies printed exclusively for Potter a year before the first trade edition by Frederick Warne & Co. This version of the text is longer than the first trade edition, and the cover illustration of the three mice was never used again. Measures 4.25″ x 5.25”. Tape on spine, wear to boards, and separation starting at joints. Pencil writing on front pastedown. Internal pages have some foxing and wear but are in generally clean, very good condition. A very rare, beloved children’s book. Sold for $10,000.
Beatrix Potter Autographed 1st Edition 2nd Roly-Poly Pudding
Beatrix Potter signed first edition, second issue of “The Roly-Poly Pudding”, with presentation inscription on the half-title page, “To Miss Rigg / in remembrance of a pleasant visit to the ferry / May 1912 / from Beatrix Potter”. London: Frederick Warne & Co., 1908. Beautiful book in red publisher’s cloth features pictorial label on front cover, gilt lettering, and 18 colored plates within. Measures 6.5″ x 8.25″. Separation just starting on front and mid-joint with professional restoration at upper portion, otherwise near fine condition. Sold for $1,400.
Beatrix Potter Autograph Letter Signed
Beatrix Potter autograph letter signed “Beatrix Potter”, written from her home at 2 Bolton Gardens on 23 December 1907, with interesting content regarding writing to “unknown children” and her misgivings about killing a pig. She writes to Millie Warne, the sister of Potter’s fiance and publisher Norman Warne, who died in 1905. Sold for $2,290.
Beatrix Potter Autograph Letter Signed re Her Father
Beatrix Potter autograph letter signed, datelined Sawrey, Ambleside on 12 March 1914, shortly after her marriage to William Heelis. She writes to Millie Warne, the sister of Potter’s fiance and publisher Norman Warne, who died in 1905. Potter writes mostly about the ill health of her father, in part, “It is a long time since I have heard where you are? You were with Edith when you last wrote I think – or she with you. I expect to be in London for a few days next week, but whether I have time for Regents Park is doubtful; I will call at the office, where I fancy I am already behindhand! I was up not long ago, but was too much worried about my father, to go anywhere. He has failed very much since Christmas and the doctor does not seem at all sure what is the matter with him – He is too old for any operation – 81 – and it is thought kindest to let him alone; he has got a good nurse, a person from Windemere whom we had before, so she knows them well. It is most unfortunate that he did not keep well till warm weather, when they had fully made up their minds to come again to Bowness – I rather hoped to settle them for good. The doctor thinks he may be moved thru later; but it will mean a good deal of travelling in the meantime. Sold for $2,056.
Beatrix Potter Handwritten Letter Signed
Beatrix Potter autograph letter signed, dated 15 April 1914 on stationery blind-embossed with her home, “Sawrey Ambleside”. She writes to Millie Warne, the sister of Potter’s first fiance and publisher Norman Warne, who died in 1905. In this letter, Potter reflects on the ill health of her father, who would die later that year. Interestingly, she also mentions her brother Walter whose relationship with their father was troubled. Like Beatrix Potter, their parents disapproved of his marriage, but Walter was even cut out of the family will due to his marriage to Mary Scott, a former mill worker. Letter reads in full. Sold for $1,682.
Beatrix Potter Autograph Letter Signed From 1941
Beatrix Potter autograph letter signed, with World War II content as well as personal content regarding friendship. Potter writes to her friend Maggie Ellery on 13 April 1941 from her home in Castle Cottage, Sawry in Ambleside, in part, “My dear Maggie, It was nice to see you and Martha again – Time slips away so fast, I feel ashamed when I wait so long, neglecting old friends who find pleasure in seeing me again. I ought to have come before. Lottie’s house has sold quickly – she told Mr. Heelis she would try to sell up and move out in a fortnight. She intends to go to Doncaster for a good rest and change. I should think it is likely she will settle to live near her sisters if she takes a situation again – So we will leave it at that! If she were [?] inclined to come temporary, it would be pleasant to see her again; but I doubt her moving about; she seems so very quiet- almost dull. A nice quiet person but not energetic. She said Mrs. Becket had asked her to sleep a night or two when she was leaving the home. I have written to her, and I mentioned your wish to see her. This is a good spring rain for lambs and grass, though not warm yet. / I do hope you will soon feel stronger; there is nothing for it but rest, and patience – The news is very anxious – it looks like a long war, and terrible fighting. When the Germans conquer another country to eat up – it helps them to last a while longer – Their time will come. The Psalms were fine this morning…With kind regards to yrs & Martha, yrs sincerely / Beatrix Heelis”. Two page letter measures 6″ x 7.875″. Separation starting at folds and mild soiling; overall very good condition. Accompanied by a letter from Potter’s husband, William Heelis, dated 8 April 1939 just after returning from the hospital following Beatrix Potter’s hysterectomy operation. Sold for $1,500.
Beatrix Potter Autograph Letter Signed
Beatrix Potter autograph letter signed with her married name of H.B. Heelis, dated 26 September 1934 from her home in Castle Cottage, Sawry in Ambleside. Potter writes to a Mr. Rawe regarding property repairs and also borrowing a sled. Two page letter reads in part, “…have you any one who repairs the roads? There is a very wet place and it is going to damage the field…I have written to the Quarry Co. about a bill; and about some stone lately supplied…It is rather a pity to see unsuitable material. There were some large slates, with cracks in them. / I do not like the streaked slate. There are some good heavy slates lying on an old bank…I don’t think what is coming now is suitable for…old roofs…I think it is better to say so…I have to confess I have borrowed a sled. It was lying near Tilberthwaite cottages, I thought it belonged to the copper mines, but Mr. Warren says not. There are two others, rotting, the iron work is good…yrs truly / H.B. Heelis”. Two page letter on one sheet measures 6.875″ x 8.75″. Separation starting at edges of folds and some soiling; very good condition with bold writing. A rare letter by the pioneering children’s author. Sold for $1,000.
Rare first edition, first printing of one of the most desired books in the history of literature, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ”The Great Gatsby,” published by Charles Scribner’s Sons: New York: 1925, with the nearly impossible to find first printing dustjacket. Every point is present: 1925 is printed on title page; Charles Scribner’s Sons logo appears on the copyright page with no subsequent printing statements; ”chatter” appears on page 60; ”northern” appears on page 119; ”it’s” is printed on line 16 of page 165; ”sick in tired” is found on page 205; ”Union Street station” is mistyped on line 7-8 of page 211. Bound in dark green cloth boards with title and author’s name blind-stamped to front board and gilt lettering to spine. Francis Cugat’s scarce original unrestored first printing dustjacket has the lowercase ”j” in ”jay Gatsby” on the back panel hand-corrected in ink. Sold for $50,000.
Ernest Hemingway Signed First Limited Edition of ”A Farewell to Arms” — Scarce in Original Slipcase
Ernest Hemingway signed limited first edition of his post-WWI classic, ”A Farewell to Arms”, housed in its original limited edition slipcase, with numbers matching. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1929. Published on 27 September 1929 in a limited edition of 510 numbered copies, this being #214, signed boldly ”Ernest Hemingway” in black fountain pen. In matching slipcase with Charles Scribner’s Sons plate, again listing the limited edition as #214. Measures 6.5” x 9.5”. Some chipping to seams of slipcase, overall in very good condition. Chipping to spine label, otherwise book is near fine. Sold for $10,313.
Lovely first edition set of Mark Twain’s ”Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and ”Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”, bound in publisher’s rarer and generally more desirable blue cloth with gilt accenting. ”Tom Sawyer” is a first edition, second printing (Hartford: American Publishing, 1876) while ”Huckleberry Finn” is a first edition, first printing (New York: Charles L. Webster, 1885). ”Tom Sawyer” printing points include half-title and frontis on same leaf, and no type damage on ”furniture to” on last line of page 17, found in the 3rd and later printings. One of only 748 copies with all edges gilt. All first printing points for ”Huckleberry Finn” are present including the most important table cloth visible underneath the bust of Twain with ”Heliotype Printing Co.” imprint. Both books measure 7” x 8.75”. Light rubbing and shelf wear to both and some internal foxing. ”Tom Sawyer” is in very good condition with the front hinge starting. ”Huckleberry Finn” is in very good plus condition. Internally, both are clean and free of any writing. A very attractive set with the blue cloth still bold and vibrant. Sold for $8,750.
Dr. Seuss “Horton” Signed
“Horton Hatches the Egg” by Dr. Seuss. New York: Random House: 1940. Signed and inscribed rare book by Seuss in black ink on front free endpaper “Best Wishes – Dr. Seuss” Above inscription Seuss has drawn a cartoon in blue ink holding a sign that reads “For Johnnie!”. Dustjacket shows slight tears and rips along edges. Cover worn and edges bumped, spine present but detaching. Binding loose; first 16 pages detached from binding. Pages show slight toning and foxing. Overall fair condition, though all flaws easily repairable. Sold for $1,300.
Extremely Rare Signed Edition by Willy Pogany of ”Willy Pogany’s Mother Goose” — 1928
”Willy Pogany’s Mother Goose” signed edition. Thomas Nelson & Sons: New York: 1928. The famed Art Nouveau children’s book illustrator signs the limitation page: ”Willy Pogany” in black ink. This is #21 of just 500 printed. Pogany’s cherished art appears on every page of the 152pp. volume, including illustrated endpapers and a full-color frontispiece. The Hungarian artist devoted his career to visually manifesting legends, myths and fairy tales, including classics by Homer, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Richard Wagner. Here, he depicts the nursery rhymes of the whimsical and timeless ”Mother Goose” collection: ”There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe,” ”Mary Had a Little Lamb,” ”Three Blind Mice,” ”Humpty Dumpty,” ”Jack and Jill” and many more. Comes with original tan paperboard slipcase, which is chipped to edges and bears a hand notation ”#21” to spine, else near fine. Volume measures 7.5” x 9.25”, with top edge gilt. Bound in blue-gray paper boards with paper labels. Pencil notation to top right of front free endpaper, else in fine condition. A beautifully illustrated and signed Willy Pogany piece. Sold for $1,290.
“Mother Goose: The Old Nursery Rhymes” — Signed by Illustrator Arthur Rackham
“Mother Goose: The Old Nursery Rhymes” signed first edition, first printing copy by the master illustrator Arthur Rackham. London: William Heinemann: 1913. One of only 1,130 printed, this first edition “Mother Goose” is signed by Rackham on the limitation page. Runs 160pp., illustrated with thirteen color plates and eighty-five black and white drawings. A beautiful edition with white boards adorned in gilt and top edges gilt. In very good condition with light soiling to boards and cracked hinges. Interior in near fine condition. Sold for $1,510.
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