Beatrix Potter Collectibles: the Peter Rabbit Story Characters (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Beatrix Potter's "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" wasn't published until 1902, so collectibles springing from it couldn't be too old. Many of these have not appeared until the 1980s and '90s when there was a wave of renewed interest in this venerable children's book. Many of these plates, mugs, and other ceramic items with illustrations of the characters or in the shape of them have held their value in the range from $50.00 to $200.00. Early items from about the 1920s sell in this range too, except for a few rare and especially desirable items such as a biscuit tin for about $400.00 and a doll with a value of $5,000.00. Some other early doll characters can fetch in the few hundreds. All of these varied items throughout the 20th century are photographed in clear color photos with brief captions and in most cases estimated prices. Introductory chapters by the leading collector and author of previous books Debby Dubay treat the publishing history of Potter's children's books, the course of interest in these and related collectibles, and the varied kinds of items and their makers. The up-to-date, comprehensive guide is the fundamental introduction and reference for the Peter Rabbit collectibles.

This charming book opens with Debby DuBay chatting away on how she met the Miss Potter and collector of today - Kara Sewall. I love this book and highly recommend it to all collectors, Peter Rabbit and Potter fans. Thanks to Debby DuBay for another charming book; she has a unique way of inviting us into her life and the lives of her friends and then getting us addicted to whatever the subject is that she is documenting. I am now a Limoges and Potter collector.

Dubay's Beatrix Potter Collectibles is a true documentation of not only Kara Sewall's collection but the essence of Kara's charm and life style. The human interest story in this book is inspiring, Dubay a veteran, Sewall an MS victim, and the subject matter of this book leaves the reader feeling happy along with wanting more. I only wish Ms. Dubay would have included the collections of other Potter collectors who have more of the early Potter pieces - other than that I highly recommend this book - and love the fact that it is a price guide - and this fact alone makes it a must for the collectors library!

Charming book documents Beswick, Royal Doulton, Royal Albert, Wedgwood, Crummles, Eden Plush, Giants, Pull Toys, Musical Toys Hand Puppets, Beanie Babies, etc., Schmid Music Boxes, Anri, Border Fine Arts Figurines, Steiff, Tins, R. John Wright, etc. by author Debby DuBay, foreword by Potter expert Judy Taylor, highlighting Kara and John Sewall's private collection. Fabulous colored photographs with complete descriptions and a value under each. This price guide is easy to read and the only one I could find on general B. Potter collectibles. Highly recommend this lovely yet inexpensive book.

From England - I love Beatrix Potter and The Tale of Peter Rabbit. From Andover, I have had the pleasure of meeting and buying Debby DuBay's books in her shop Limoges Antiques Shop. Another beautiful book by Debby which I highly recommend. She is a wonderful person to share her talent and flare for writing along with her ability to get a book of this quality published for a collector. Highly recommend this book for all Beatrix Potter collectors!

Great book on Potter collectibles. I purchased this book because it is another book by Debby DuBay photographed by Linda Britt and in true DuBay style - I was charmed by Kara Sewall's collection and renewed in my interest of Potter collectibles. Highly recommend this book for the collector of Potter from 1970 to 2002. I hope Debby can write another book - on Potter or Limoges - I love her style of photographing great pieces and then providing the price. This is the only price guide I could find and it is very helpful. Highly recommend.

I have known Debby DuBay for many years and her passion and expertise for porcelains is known to all who are familar with her previous books, heard her lectures, been to her book signings or to those of us who have visited her antique shop in downtown Andover, MASS. When I heard of her idea to document her friends collection of Beatrix Potter collectibles I knew this book would be charming, unique, and special. For all of the collectors who have Peter Rabbit collectibles Beatrix Potter Collectibles - The Peter Rabbit Characters is a must!

I have collected Beatrix Potter for many years and finally a price guide is available on many of the pieces I have collected. I highly recommend this book to collectors of Beatrix Potter memorabilia from Wedgwood, Crummles, Schmid Music Boxes, etc., from the 1970s to today. LOVE this price guide!

I thought the stockings were quite expensive,however they do the job very well.