{"product_id":"1937-j-m-barries-peter-pan-in-kensington-gardens-antique-childrens-book","title":"1937 J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan In Kensington Gardens Antique Childrens Book","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\n  1937 J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan In Kensington Gardens Antique Childrens Book\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n   J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan In Kensington Gardens\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n   Retold by May Byron\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n   Pictures by Arthur Rackham\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17);\"\u003e\n    Published by\n   \u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003cfont color=\"#111111\"\u003e\n    Hodder And Stoughton Limited: London 1937 1st Edition 2nd Reprint\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n   \u003cfont color=\"#111111\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\n     Includes All 5 Rackham Colour Plates - Carries A Wonderful Soldiers Wartime Inscription Dated 1942\n    \u003c\/strong\u003e\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n   \u003cfont color=\"#111111\"\u003e\n    \"\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n   Peter Pan In Kensington Gardens represents one of the most enchanting interpretations of J.M. Barrie's beloved Peter Pan mythology, retold here for younger readers by May Byron and beautifully illustrated by the legendary Arthur Rackham. Originally derived from Barrie's earlier The Little White Bird, the story explores Peter Pan's magical life among the birds, fairies and hidden corners of Kensington Gardens before the adventures of Neverland. This 1937 First Edition Second Reprint from Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton retains the timeless charm of Barrie's fantasy world while presenting it in an accessible format for children, enhanced throughout by Rackham's atmospheric and instantly recognisable artwork.\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    Arthur Rackham's illustrations are among the most celebrated ever produced for the Peter Pan stories, combining delicate line work with dreamlike colour plates that perfectly capture the mysterious beauty of Kensington Gardens and its fairy inhabitants. This example retains all five Rackham colour plates including the striking frontispiece, making it a highly desirable illustrated edition for collectors. The softly coloured cloth binding with mounted illustration further enhances the book's visual appeal and reflects the elegant production standards associated with Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton's illustrated gift books of the early twentieth century.\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   Adding further historical interest is the contemporary inscription shown in the photographs, reading \"From Major E. Ford\" and dated May 1942, during the height of the Second World War. Such wartime ownership inscriptions provide a tangible connection to the book's past and offer a poignant glimpse into its life during a significant moment in history. Combining the enduring popularity of J.M. Barrie, the celebrated illustrations of Arthur Rackham and this evocative soldiers-era provenance, this is a charming and collectible example of one of the classic illustrated children's books of the twentieth century.\"\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n   General wear and light staining to covers with some damage to outer spine as shown. WW2 era inscription present. Binding decent with no loose pages however one plate sits loose. All illustrations present as called for. Original dustjacket illustration has been affixed to the cover. Pages clean and well presented. A beautiful copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n           \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n             \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n               \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n                \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n                 \u003cbr\u003e\n                \u003c\/span\u003e\n               \u003c\/font\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n             \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n           \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n         \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n       \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" rwr=\"1\" size=\"4\" style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     Size 20.5cm x 14.5cm x 3cm - 123 Pages\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076532256907,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/a0102559-baab-4589-a456-be2c7d8c027d.jpg?v=1779794109","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/1937-j-m-barries-peter-pan-in-kensington-gardens-antique-childrens-book","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}