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Peter and Wendy.

by James M. Barrie

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New York, NY Charles Scribner's Sons, 1911. Hardcover First Edition (1911), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted and seal present on verso of title page, in accordance with Scribner's Sons' customary practice at the time of publication. Published simultaneously with the British edition. First Edition (1911), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, in accordance with Scribner's Sons' customary practice at the time of publication. Published simultaneously with the British edition. Very Good: shows light wear to the extremities; a small discolored patch at the front paste-down end-paper; faint dusting, water-droplet stains, and soiling to the top edge of the text block; the back-strip is ever so lightly sunned, but the titles and designs remain clearly legible; a hint of foxing and toning to the end-papers; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and minor cosmetic flaws. Not far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.2 x 5.8 x 1.3 inches). 267 pages. 13 half-tone illustrations and illustrated title pageby F.D. Bedford with tissue guard protecting the frontispiece illustration. Language: English. Weight: 23.7 ounces. Olive cloth over boards with gilt titles and designs at front panel and back-strip. Rag-edged fore-edge. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.

Synopsis

Peter Pan: or, The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up (1904) is the title of Scottish playwright and novelist J. M. Barrie's most famous play, and Peter and Wendy (1911) is the title of Barrie's novelisation of it. Both tell the story of Peter Pan, a mischievous little boy who can fly, and his adventures on the island of Neverland with Wendy Darling and her brothers, the fairy Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, the Indian princess Tiger Lily, and the pirate Captain Hook.

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Title
Peter and Wendy.
Author
James M. Barrie
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used
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1
Edition
First Edition (1911), unstated, but implied: no subsequent print
Publisher
Charles Scribner's Sons,
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Date Published
1911.
Bookseller catalogs
Juvenile; Chapter Books; Juvenile Fiction; English Literature; Humorous Fiction; Vintage Popular Fiction;

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