Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens.
by BARRIE, J. M. RACKHAM, Arthur (illus.)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Bookplate on pastedown; some scattered foxing; shallow cihpping to spine and wear at corners; tight and sound. The autograph le
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
London:: Hodder and Stoughton,, [no date].. Early edition.. original green cloth , embossed and gilt stamped.. Bookplate on pastedown; some scattered foxing; shallow cihpping to spine and wear at corners; tight and sound. The autograph letter is fine.. 8vo,. With twenty-four drawings by Arthur Rackham, each with printed tissue overleaf. Tipped in at the front is a three-page autograph letter signed by Arthur Rackham, to F. W. Crowninshield of The Century Co., New York, 25 Aug. 10, relating to terms of projected illustrative work, with a little discussion of his philosophy of illustration for children..
Synopsis
Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens is a novel by James M. Barrie, published in 1906; it is one of four major literary works by Barrie featuring the widely known literary character he originated, Peter Pan.
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 56954
- Title
- Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens.
- Author
- BARRIE, J. M. RACKHAM, Arthur (illus.)
- Format/Binding
- Original green cloth , embossed and gilt stamped.
- Book Condition
- Used - Bookplate on pastedown; some scattered foxing; shallow cihpping to spine and wear at corners; tight and sound. The autograph le
- Edition
- Early edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Hodder and Stoughton,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- [no date].
- Pages
- [viii] 126 pp.
- Size
- 8vo,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Illustrated Books;
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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