![]() Binding with a couple tiny scuffs, a bit of sunning to spine. THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER by Potter, Beatrix Used first Condition Very good plus. Color decorative endpapers of other Beatrix Potter characters. THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER by Beatrix Potter - First Edition - 1903 - from Type Punch Matrix (SKU: 44959) Home Type Punch Matrix THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER Add to Cart Click for full-size. ![]() Original red paper boards with color pictorial center panel and white lettering. Potter wrote in 1916 "this is my own favorite amongst my little books," and the love and care that she put into this charming story is evident (Linder, 121). THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER was Potter's second title published by Frederick Warne and Co., and was successful with children as well as tailors: a review in THE TAILOR AND CUTTER periodical was "enthusiastic," and increased "sales of the book among responsive tailors" (Lane, 105). First published in a limited run of 500, THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER is, rather surprisingly, based on a true story - although the original saviors of the troubled tailor were his human assistants. First trade edition of this tale of talented tailoring mice, Beatrix Potter's "own favourite among little books" (Linder, 121). ![]() ![]() ![]() London and New York: Frederick Warne and Co, 1903. ![]()
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