Louis Wain-Peter Cat oOne Tail 1892 H/B 1st Edition Start Price GBP 699.00 Current Price GBP 699.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, October 04, 2008 End Time Saturday, October 11, 2008 Location Crediton, Devon See more about 'Louis Wain-Peter Cat oOne Tail 1892 H/B 1st Edition' Description Louis Wain (Charles Morley) Peter Cat o'One Tail (His Life And Adventures)  Pall Mall Gazette, 1892 1st Edition Numerous black & white illustrations, to text, endpapers foxed, early manuscript, inscription to front pastedown, original pictorial blue cloth, faded,esp to spine. A very good copy of one of the rarest of Louis Wain's books. The story is based on the exploits of the artist's own beloved Peter: "It was Peter who first suggested to my fanciful cat creations. I sat watching his antics one evening, and i did a small study of kittens, which was accepted by 'The Lady's Pictorial'.Then i trained Peter like a child, and he became my principal model,and the pioneer of my success.'(Brian Reade, Louis Wain,Victoria and Albert museum,1972) Thanks for taking a look at my auction, any further questions please contact me. Place a Bid!