Beatrix Potter — The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse

London, Frederick Warne and Co, 1910 . First edition. Hardback. The first edition of Beatrix Potter's delightful story about housekeeping and the blight of insect invaders, illustrated throughout by Potter herself. The first edition of this charming tale from Beatrix Potter, with 1910 to the title page and colophon, and Quinby plate X endpapers. Either the first or second impression, which as per Linder are believed to be indistinguishable. The first trade edition of this work, in the original trade binding. Illustrated with a frontispiece and twenty-six full colour plates in Potter's signature watercolour style. Collated, complete. With a former owner's inscription to the half title. Potter's delightful tale is about the attempts of the titular woodmouse to keep her dwelling tidy, and safe from insects and spiders. The story is thought to reflect Potter's own sense of tidiness and order. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Lacking back strip. Boards bright, with light handling marks. Front hinge lightly strained, but firmly held. Inscription to half title. Internally, binding a touch strained. Pages clean and bright. Good Only . Ill.: Beatrix Potter. Good Only .