POTTER BEATRIX: (1866-1943) English Author & Illustrator of children's books featuring animal charac...

POTTER BEATRIX: (1866-1943) English Author & Illustrator of children's books featuring animal charac...
POTTER BEATRIX: (1866-1943) English Author & Illustrator of children's books featuring animal characters including Peter Rabbit. A fine illustrated A.L.S., Beatrix Heelis, one page, small 4to, Castle Cottage, Sawrey, Ambleside, 9th January 1943, to Margaret Douglas ('My dear Hetty'). Potter commences 'Spot looks a sensible dog and very well set up on his legs, and strong enough to take care of himself', continuing to observe 'He looks a very suitable dog, for guard and company. A good broad chest - and a pleasing face - well marked', further commenting 'Tell him I approve of him and I approve of his whiskers!' and remarking 'I hope you won't clip him into an object when he is middle aged and stout?' At this point in her letter Potter has added an original ink drawing in her hand of Spot, depicting the long bearded dog looking rather handsome and pleased with himself as he gently walks along. In concluding Potter writes 'We were glad to hear that you and Ina are getting on all right. It's unpleasant weather - an awfully wild night…..but pleasantly surprised to see no worse snow, and thawing a bit. The roads are like glass. With love & all good wishes for New Year…..'. A charming letter, enhanced by Potter's original drawing, and quite desirable for it's discussion of Spot. Some extremely light, very minor age wear to the edges, not affecting the text or signature, VG Margaret 'Hetty' Douglas was the niece of Mrs. Bertram Potter (Mary Welsh Scott, who had married Beatrix Potter's brother in November 1902). The present letter would appear to be unpublished and is not included in Beatrix Potter's Letters a selection edited by Judy Taylor (1989).