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Beatrix Potter Drawings Found in Britain
From: AP Online
Date: 20030904
Author:JACK GARLAND, Associated Press Writer
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Dateline: LONDON
Experts on Wednesday described as "an absolutely incredible" find
a collection of drawings and watercolors by Beatrix Potter, the creator
of Peter Rabbit, with an estimated worth of nearly $400,000.
The 23 illustrations by Potter came to light when they were valued by Clive Farahar, an expert who appeared on the popular television program, Antiques Roadshow.
They include pictures of rabbits and kittens and mice in human-like situations, all early drawings in Potter's beautiful style and delicate accuracy.
Jack Swanston, who took the collection ...
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