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See 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' Covers Through the Years

Take a look back in honor of 150 years of Beatrix Potter
By Madeline Boardman Updated November 01, 2016 at 03:05 PM EDT
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The Evolution of 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit'

The Evolution of 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit'

2016 marks 150 years of Beatrix Potter. Born in London on July 28, 1866, the late author is beloved centuries later for her famed Tale of Peter Rabbit and subsequent works. In honor of 150 years of Beatrix Potter, see The Tale of Peter Rabbit covers through the years, ahead.

 

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The 1901 First Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit

The 1901 First Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
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The F. Warne & Co. Original and Authorized Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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The Reading Railroad Books Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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150th Anniversary Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter

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The F. Warne & Co. the Original and Authorized Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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Picture Puffin Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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The Penguin 1996 Hardback Cover of The Tale of Peter Rabbit

The Penguin 1996 Hardback Cover of The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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Puffin Books Australia Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit Illustrated by Charles Santore

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The Commemorative Movie Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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Sound Story Book Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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Little Golden Book Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit Illustrated by Cyndy Szekeres

Little Golden Book Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit Illustrated by Cyndy Szekeres

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British Fashion Designer Collection Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit by the Cats Brothers

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Board Book Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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The Read It Yourself Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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The Penguin Books Australia Christmas Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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The 2007 Reissue of The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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The Complete Adventures of Peter Rabbit

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The Large Shaped Board Book Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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The Special Penguin Books 80th Anniversary Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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The Audio Book of The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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The 110th Anniversary Edition Limited Cover of The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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    1 of 23 The Evolution of 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit'
    2 of 23 The 1901 First Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
    3 of 23 The F. Warne & Co. Original and Authorized Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
    4 of 23 The Reading Railroad Books Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
    5 of 23 150th Anniversary Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter
    6 of 23 The F. Warne & Co. the Original and Authorized Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
    7 of 23 Picture Puffin Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
    8 of 23 The Penguin 1996 Hardback Cover of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
    9 of 23 Puffin Books Australia Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
    10 of 23 Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit Illustrated by Charles Santore
    11 of 23 The Commemorative Movie Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
    12 of 23 Sound Story Book Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
    13 of 23 Little Golden Book Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit Illustrated by Cyndy Szekeres
    14 of 23 British Fashion Designer Collection Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit by the Cats Brothers
    15 of 23 Board Book Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
    16 of 23 The Read It Yourself Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
    17 of 23 The Penguin Books Australia Christmas Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
    18 of 23 The 2007 Reissue of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
    19 of 23 The Complete Adventures of Peter Rabbit
    20 of 23 The Large Shaped Board Book Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
    21 of 23 The Special Penguin Books 80th Anniversary Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
    22 of 23 The Audio Book of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
    23 of 23 The 110th Anniversary Edition Limited Cover of The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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