This was written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter and originally published in 1902. These handmade miniature reproductions contain the complete text and all the illustrations in 52 pages, not including the flyleaves. There are 27 full color plates. The 1:12 volume measures 11/16 wide by 15/16 long by 1/8 thick. The 1:6 volume measures 1 and 11/16 high by 1 and 5/16 wide and thick. The 1:3 volume measures 3 and 3/8 inches high X 2 and 1/2 inches wide X 5/8 inches thick. The pages are printed on 20 pound bright white paper. The 1:12 covers are printed on 20 pound bright white paper bound over 110 pound cardstock. The books are constructed using traditional bookbinding techniques and other techniques that have been developed for miniature books.
The book comes with either a dark green or bright blue cover, both with the same picture and same interior.
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