The World of Peter Rabbit Postcard Book: 30 Cards
by Beatrix Potter
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Beatrix Potter's imaginary world is inhabited by a wonderful array of creatures whose adventures have been part of almost every childhood since the beginning of the 20th century. The paintings in this collection of postcards demonstrate that unique blend of fantasy and realism which is the hallmark of Beatrix Potter's illustrative work. They make the perfect gift for postcard writers and collectors of all ages. 30 beautiful postcards. Perforated edge for easy removal. Ideal to frame or send show more to a friend. show lessMembers
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(Helen) Beatrix Potter, 1866 - 1943 (Helen) Beatrix Potter was born in 1866 in London where she was privately educated. During most of her adult life, she lived in a farm cottage in Sawrey, Westmoreland County. She was unsuccessful in trying to publish her serious botanical work, watercolor studies of fungi, but she wrote and privately published show more "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" for an invalid child in 1900. This story became a children's classic throughout the world. Other animal characters created by her include, Benjamin Bunny, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle. Her tales are illustrated by her own hand in delicate and detailed watercolor pictures depicting her characters. Potter's other works include "The Tailor of Gloucester" published in 1902 and "The Tale of Tom Kitten" published in 1907. At her death in 1943, she bequeathed her property in Sawrey to the National Trust, which also maintains her home as a museum. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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