![POTTER, Beatrix. Autograph letter signed ("Tom Kitten") addressed on address panel to "Mister Alexander B. Ardmore Pa..," n.p., [London], n..d., [20 January 1912]. 1 page, 78 x 42mm. (31/8 x 1¾ in), A MINIATURE LETTER, carefully cut by Potter into a rectangle with a triangular flap at top to simulate the sealing panel of an envelope , folding in thirds to 28 x 41mm (15/8 x 11/8 in.), the verso with address panel as above, and with small orange-red square (ink or crayon?) at top right to simulate a postage stamp. Fine.](https://devapim.christies.com/uat/lot-images/1958197/2000/NYR/2000_NYR_09548_0126_000(021833).jpg?maxwidth=3840)
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POTTER, Beatrix. Autograph letter signed ("Tom Kitten") addressed on address panel to "Mister Alexander B. Ardmore Pa..," n.p., [London], n..d., [20 January 1912]. 1 page, 78 x 42mm. (31/8 x 1¾ in), A MINIATURE LETTER, carefully cut by Potter into a rectangle with a triangular flap at top to simulate the sealing panel of an envelope , folding in thirds to 28 x 41mm (15/8 x 11/8 in.), the verso with address panel as above, and with small orange-red square (ink or crayon?) at top right to simulate a postage stamp. Fine.
TOM KITTEN SENDS KISSES TO A YOUNG AUTHOR: A LILLIPUTIAN LETTER OF POTTER
In a tiny hand, the author writes: "Dear Alexander, Your book is lovely. I have read it all. I do like Toby in the motor. A little girl has sent me 'Fluffy-dog's' photo by same post, but I like Toby best. I am sending you some pictures of me to paint. You can use crayons, paint is messy. Tom Kitten X X X X X X X X." Not in Letters to Childern from Beatrix Potter, ed. Judy Taylor (London, 1992).
[With:] POTTER. Autograph letter signed ("Beatrix Potter") to "Dear Mrs. Brown" (mother of Alexander B.), London, 20 January 1912. 2 pages, 8vo, integral blank. Fine. Tom Kitten's creator writes to the mother of Alexander, a young admirer who had apparently sent Potter a book of his own creation: "I am exceedingly amused with the little book, pictured and composed by Alexander - and still more amused to hear that you find Squirrel Nutkin useful for correction of naughty manners! It is pleasant to hear - from all over the world, that my books are useful, as well as amusing." Together two items. (2)
TOM KITTEN SENDS KISSES TO A YOUNG AUTHOR: A LILLIPUTIAN LETTER OF POTTER
In a tiny hand, the author writes: "Dear Alexander, Your book is lovely. I have read it all. I do like Toby in the motor. A little girl has sent me 'Fluffy-dog's' photo by same post, but I like Toby best. I am sending you some pictures of me to paint. You can use crayons, paint is messy. Tom Kitten X X X X X X X X." Not in Letters to Childern from Beatrix Potter, ed. Judy Taylor (London, 1992).
[With:] POTTER. Autograph letter signed ("Beatrix Potter") to "Dear Mrs. Brown" (mother of Alexander B.), London, 20 January 1912. 2 pages, 8vo, integral blank. Fine. Tom Kitten's creator writes to the mother of Alexander, a young admirer who had apparently sent Potter a book of his own creation: "I am exceedingly amused with the little book, pictured and composed by Alexander - and still more amused to hear that you find Squirrel Nutkin useful for correction of naughty manners! It is pleasant to hear - from all over the world, that my books are useful, as well as amusing." Together two items. (2)
POTTER, Beatrix. Autograph letter signed ("Tom Kitten") addressed on address panel to "Mister Alexander B. Ardmore Pa..," n.p., [London], n..d., [20 January 1912]. 1 page, 78 x 42mm. (31/8 x 1¾ in), A MINIATURE LETTER, carefully cut by Potter into a rectangle with a triangular flap at top to simulate the sealing panel of an envelope , folding in thirds to 28 x 41mm (15/8 x 11/8 in.), the verso with address panel as above, and with small orange-red square (ink or crayon?) at top right to simulate a postage stamp. Fine.
TOM KITTEN SENDS KISSES TO A YOUNG AUTHOR: A LILLIPUTIAN LETTER OF POTTER
In a tiny hand, the author writes: "Dear Alexander, Your book is lovely. I have read it all. I do like Toby in the motor. A little girl has sent me 'Fluffy-dog's' photo by same post, but I like Toby best. I am sending you some pictures of me to paint. You can use crayons, paint is messy. Tom Kitten X X X X X X X X." Not in Letters to Childern from Beatrix Potter, ed. Judy Taylor (London, 1992).
[With:] POTTER. Autograph letter signed ("Beatrix Potter") to "Dear Mrs. Brown" (mother of Alexander B.), London, 20 January 1912. 2 pages, 8vo, integral blank. Fine. Tom Kitten's creator writes to the mother of Alexander, a young admirer who had apparently sent Potter a book of his own creation: "I am exceedingly amused with the little book, pictured and composed by Alexander - and still more amused to hear that you find Squirrel Nutkin useful for correction of naughty manners! It is pleasant to hear - from all over the world, that my books are useful, as well as amusing." Together two items. (2)
TOM KITTEN SENDS KISSES TO A YOUNG AUTHOR: A LILLIPUTIAN LETTER OF POTTER
In a tiny hand, the author writes: "Dear Alexander, Your book is lovely. I have read it all. I do like Toby in the motor. A little girl has sent me 'Fluffy-dog's' photo by same post, but I like Toby best. I am sending you some pictures of me to paint. You can use crayons, paint is messy. Tom Kitten X X X X X X X X." Not in Letters to Childern from Beatrix Potter, ed. Judy Taylor (London, 1992).
[With:] POTTER. Autograph letter signed ("Beatrix Potter") to "Dear Mrs. Brown" (mother of Alexander B.), London, 20 January 1912. 2 pages, 8vo, integral blank. Fine. Tom Kitten's creator writes to the mother of Alexander, a young admirer who had apparently sent Potter a book of his own creation: "I am exceedingly amused with the little book, pictured and composed by Alexander - and still more amused to hear that you find Squirrel Nutkin useful for correction of naughty manners! It is pleasant to hear - from all over the world, that my books are useful, as well as amusing." Together two items. (2)