1950s Peter Rabbit Set in Wooden Bookcase

A storybook treasure with proper old-world charm. This mid-century Beatrix Potter collection gathers the beloved “little books” in a compact wooden bookcase that was made to live on a child’s shelf or a well-travelled desk. Twenty-three tales, tidy spines, and sweet illustrations that have raised generations on rabbits, hedgehogs, and very good manners. It is the kind of piece that makes a room feel instantly storied.

Publisher: Frederick Warne & Co.
Set: Complete 23-book “Original Peter Rabbit” series in the original wooden bookcase

Condition: Very good vintage condition for age. Light shelf wear and gentle toning to covers and pages. The wooden bookcase shows minor surface marks and small scuffs from honest use. Structurally sound and ready to display. Books sit square and present beautifully.

Era: 1950s

Approximate size:

• Bookcase: H ~33 cm x W ~22 cm x D ~13 cm

• Each book: H ~14.5 cm x W ~11 cm

Materials: Hardwood bookcase. Hardcover miniature volumes with printed boards and illustrated pages.

Ways to use it:

• Style in a nursery or playroom as a heritage focal point

• Anchor a bookshelf vignette with a touch of English countryside nostalgia

• Gift to new parents or collectors who love classic children’s literature

• Use as a photogenic prop for bookish content or shop displays

• Keep on a writing desk for a daily dose of whimsy

Notes: Vintage set; gentle variations between volumes are typical and part of the charm.