Barrie, J.M. (1860 - 1937). "Peter and Wendy" - First Edition. Charles Scribner's Sons. October, 1911. First.
Hardcover. 8vo. 267 pp. No dust jacket. 13 illustrations from drawings by F. D. Bedford. Published in olive green cloth with beautiful gilt stamped on cover and spine. Wear and chipping to the top and bottom edges of spine; small tear to lower margin of title page and splitting along the front pastedown along inner joint; gift inscription in ink dated 1913 to the ffe, else very good.
The first American edition of the novel colloquially known as Peter Pan, which inspired the classic Disney animated film. The tale explores themes of childhood innocence, imagination, freedom, and the bittersweet nature of growing up. Barrie's whimsical prose and vivid characters have captivated readers for generations. Beneath its fantasy, the novel carries poignant reflections on time, memory, and the fleeting magic of youth, making it both enchanting and bittersweet.
The first American edition of the novel colloquially known as Peter Pan, which inspired the classic Disney animated film. The tale explores themes of childhood innocence, imagination, freedom, and the bittersweet nature of growing up. Barrie's whimsical prose and vivid characters have captivated readers for generations. Beneath its fantasy, the novel carries poignant reflections on time, memory, and the fleeting magic of youth, making it both enchanting and bittersweet.
Barrie, J.M. (1860 - 1937). "Peter and Wendy" - First Edition. Charles Scribner's Sons. October, 1911. First.
Hardcover. 8vo. 267 pp. No dust jacket. 13 illustrations from drawings by F. D. Bedford. Published in olive green cloth with beautiful gilt stamped on cover and spine. Wear and chipping to the top and bottom edges of spine; small tear to lower margin of title page and splitting along the front pastedown along inner joint; gift inscription in ink dated 1913 to the ffe, else very good.
The first American edition of the novel colloquially known as Peter Pan, which inspired the classic Disney animated film. The tale explores themes of childhood innocence, imagination, freedom, and the bittersweet nature of growing up. Barrie's whimsical prose and vivid characters have captivated readers for generations. Beneath its fantasy, the novel carries poignant reflections on time, memory, and the fleeting magic of youth, making it both enchanting and bittersweet.
The first American edition of the novel colloquially known as Peter Pan, which inspired the classic Disney animated film. The tale explores themes of childhood innocence, imagination, freedom, and the bittersweet nature of growing up. Barrie's whimsical prose and vivid characters have captivated readers for generations. Beneath its fantasy, the novel carries poignant reflections on time, memory, and the fleeting magic of youth, making it both enchanting and bittersweet.