Privately printed copy of classic children’s tale,once owned by the 6th Marquess of Bath, is being auctioned onlineA rare privately printed edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and the book which would abet make Beatrix Potter one of the most noted children’s authors of all time,is up for auction. The tiny volume, total with the bookplate of a former owner, or the 6th Marquess of Bath – father of the present marquess,noted for his “wifelets” and his erotic paintings on the walls of his home at Longleat – is expected to fetch at least $25000 (£17700).
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Source: theguardian.com