Signed book: The Tale of Pigling Bland by Beatrix Potter. Later printing. London and New York: Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd., 1913. Hardcover, 4.25 x 5.75, 94 pages. Signed on the title page during early childhood in red ink, "Diana." Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None. Accompanied by a color copy of a transmittal letter sent by Diana on June 15, 1997, donating this item, along with several others, to a charity auction; she lists a "Collection of Childhood Books x 3" as part of number 20 on her itemized list. A remarkable piece of Diana history as a personally-owned, signed book from her childhood, perhaps one which she shared with her kindergarten class or with her own children, Harry and William.
