Beatrix Potter — Ginger & Pickles

London, Frederick Warne and Co, 1909 . First edition. Hardback. A lovely example of the first edition of this charming children's tale from Beatrix Potter, following the adventures of a cat and a dog who run a small village shop. The first edition, first impression, of this classic title. Quinby No. 17, correctly dated to the title page and colophon, and with Quinby plate VIII and IX endpapers, as called for. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, monochrome vignettes, and nine colour plates in Potter's typical style. Collated, complete.  A charming children's tale by the beloved Beatrix Potter, telling the tale of Ginger and Pickles, a dog and cat duo who run a small store who soon find their generosity impacting their business. In the publisher's original paper covered boards with pictorial onlay. Externally, excellent, with neat restoration to title at back strip. Front hinge a touch strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean, with the odd light handling mark. Very Good . Ill.: Beatrix Potter. Very Good .