Lot 279:
Beatrix Potter The Peter Rabbit Library 12-Volume Boxed Set and Two Porcelain Figurines
Description
This lot features a 12-volume boxed set titled The Peter Rabbit Library by Beatrix Potter, published by Frederick Warne and Co. The set includes hardbound books with white illustrated boards, housed in the original white cardboard slipcase. The volumes present are: The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1), The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin (2), The Tailor of Gloucester (3), The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (4), The Tale of Two Bad Mice (5), The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle (6), The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher (7), The Tale of Tom Kitten (8), The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck (9), The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies (10), The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse (11), and The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes (12). The front of the slipcase includes a printed price of $60.00.
Accompanying the book set are two porcelain figurines. The first is a figurine of Mrs. Tittlemouse depicted in a striped dress carrying a basket. The base is marked with black script reading BEATRIX POTTER’S, Mrs Tittlemouse, COPYRIGHT, F. WARNE & CO LTD, BESWICK ENGLAND, and a small circular stamp containing the number 5. The second is a figurine of Benjamin Bunny wearing a green tam-o’-shanter with an orange pom-pom and a tan jacket. The base features black script reading ROYAL ALBERT, ENGLAND, Benjamin Bunny, © BEATRIX POTTER, © 1948 F. WARNE & CO LTD, © 1989 ROYAL ALBERT LTD, along with a hand-painted mark S. The Benjamin Bunny figurine includes its original The World of Beatrix Potter Royal Albert retail box.
Condition report:
The porcelain figurines are in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or repairs (photo 1, 2). The book set is in good condition; the spines are clean and intact, though the white cardboard slipcase shows minor edge wear and light yellowing consistent with age (photo 1). The Benjamin Bunny retail box shows significant wear, including a crushed and torn top flap (photo 1).
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