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1911 J.M. Barrie FIRST 1ST EDITION Peter Pan and Wendy

RARE OCT 1911 FIRST PRINTING Illust. by F.D. Bedford
Item number: 140233465300
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Item Specifics - Antiquarian/Collectible Books
Binding:

Fine Binding

Special Attributes:

1st Edition

Category:

Children's

Printing Year:

1911

Sub-Category:

Fairy Tales & Fantasy


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1911 J.M. Barrie FIRST 1ST EDITION Peter Pan and Wendy


Description

Peter and Wendy
by J.M. Barrie with
Illustrations by F.D. Bedford
SCARCE 1911 FIRST PRINTING

This is a scarce copy in WONDERFUL CONDITION of J.M. Barrie's "Peter and Wendy", a classic and iconic piece of literature illustrated by the famous F.D. Bedford.

A PRISTINE COPY!!!!!!

 The first appearance of TINKER BELL, WENDY and CAPTAIN HOOK is in this book, Which became the basis for Walt Disney's Famous animated film and many other movies such as "Hook".

You Can find copies of this book listed right now here at Ebay for $1,200.00 to $1,800.00!!!

This is truly a rare and unique piece of history that would make an excellent and prized addition to your library.

FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, WITH "PUBLISHED OCTOBER 1911" UNDER COPYRIGHT and above SCRIBNER'S Colophon (SEAL).

There are 13 B&W full page tipped in plates done by Bedford:

1) The tissue gaurded frontispiece - "Peter Flew In".

2) The Pictorial Title-page.

3) "The Birds Were Flown".

4) "Let Him Keep Who Can".

5) "The Never Never Land".

6) "Peter On Guard".

7) "Summer Days On The Lagoon".

8) "To Die Will Be An Awfully Big Adventure".

9). "Wendy's Story".

10) "Flung like Bales".

11) "Hook Or Me This Time".

12) " This Man Is Mine".

13) "Peter And Jane".

Copies of this book are selling elsewhere online for $1750 and up!!!

This Book would make a fine adittion to any Barrie collection or library collection in general. It is getting very hard to find in ANY condition. BID WITH CONFIDENCE.... It is an excellent investment as it will only keep appreciating in value, as the 1906 edition by Hodder & Stoughton has reached market values up to $30,000.

This book is in Nearly mint condition, the defects are almost none, the gold gilt on the covers is not worn or fading, the spine is VERY slightly sunworn (faded from the sun), a bit of fading on the rear cover along spine (see photo) otherwise no staining or soiling to covers, the corners are not bumped or worn,  all the plates are present, the pages are in good condition, page forends ends uncut (not trimmed), The endpapers are clean, bright and unmarked. No foxing or soiling evident, No cracks or cracking, nothing is loose or coming loose, and best of all, there is NO, NONE nada writing or marking anywhere in this book !!.

A Highly presentable copy of a much sought after book.

Here is a chance to own a scarce, highly collectible piece of literary history listed for thousands and THOUSANDS elsewhere online. This book is an excellent investment which has been steadily increasing in value and will continue to do so. GET IT WHILE YOU CAN!!!!

 This book would make a prized addition to your Pan collection or any classic collection.

 Don't forget to see our other Peter Pan Books... Currently I also have a 1st/1st of  "The Little White Bird" from 1902 and if you check back I list Peter Pan books often.

We package our books very carefully to ensure safe delivery. We bubble wrap all our books before packaging them. Shipping includes a very small allowance for packing materials needed to safely package your item for shipment.

Please be aware it costs money to pack and ship your purchase!! We are NOT making, or trying to make any money from shipping. We do not charge for handling, but bubble wrap & etc. costs money. Look around on Ebay, compare our shipping, you will find it is very reasonable.  WE CANNOT SHIP FOR LESS THAN COST.

We can combine multiple items for shipment to save you money on shipping costs.

We have many other 1st editions and rare books, as well as complete sets and collections, many listed on eBay right now, so browse our store and remember,  we list weekly, so check back often!!

WE Love to hear from our customers, you can reach us at walden1228@comcast.net, or call us at (574) 226 0096. Please feel free to contact us at any time, as our customers are very important to us. 

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Shipping time once mailed is 2 to 9 business days Via USPS Media Mail. On rare occasions we have had delivery time to Alaska & other far points take 3 weeks. If you need it fast we can ship it Priority mail for $9.99. We ship within 3 business days of cleared payment. If paying by check we need to let the check clear before shipping.

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