$40 · 1948 The Tale of Beatrix Potter: A Biography by Margaret Lane

The Tale of Beatrix Potter: A Biography by Margaret Lane Published in 1948 by Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd. This early biography of Beatrix Potter was written just three years after her passing. Author Margaret Lane, a respected British journalist and biographer, had rare access to family papers and personal recollections—offering a compelling and detailed portrait of the beloved creator of Peter Rabbit. Bound in green cloth boards (free of fading), this 1948 edition includes four colour plates and sixteen black and white illustrations, as stated on the title page. The 177 pages are clean and securely bound, with no seam splits. A gift inscription appears on the front free endpaper, and the only notable flaw is a small split to the upper spine head. Overall, the condition is solidly good. This edition stands as both a literary biography and a tribute to Potter’s life as an artist, naturalist, and storyteller. It captures her transformation from shy Victorian daughter into a fiercely independent woman and land conservationist in the Lake District. A collectible and insightful resource for readers interested in children’s literature, British biography, and the legacy of Beatrix Potter. Happy to discuss shipping options!