/Ruth Newton, illustrator.

Peter Rabbit.

Racine, WI: Whitman Publishing Company, (1938) #936; "linen-like" paper, full colour picture of the bunnies eating blackberries in a 1930's breakfast nook, and on the back, Mother Rabbit giving Peter some medicine; large coloured pictures and a minimal story line throughout, 12.25x9.5; np. Toploader large softcover.

Due to copyright registration problems, Americans had a free hand in interpreting Peter Rabbit. Here are large amusing pictures of the cuddly bunnies in an American household, no realistic rabbit drawings intended! A lovely copy. Turner #273.

Condition: Very Good Plus; no names, very bright and clean, nice corners and spine, darkening a little around margin on back, not pronounced. Item #19898

Price: $110.00

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