Peter Pan and Wendy Illustrated by Mabel Lucie Attwell

Barrie, J. M.

Verlag: Charles Scribner's Sons, 597 Fifth Avenue, New York, 1927

Beschreibung

1927 at title page. Scarce early printing of first edition thus in original wrapper with Mabel Lucie Atwell's illustrations in color; later editions featured tinted gravures in sepia and blue. Scribner colophon at copyright with: "Copyright 1911, 1921 by Charles Scribner's Sons. Published October, 1911 Under the title of Peter and Wendy Illustrated by F. D. Bedford." Black cloth boards with pictorial cover plate, bright gilt spine titles, moderate shelf wear, rub. Front cover features charming illustration: "Peter Keeps Watch." Thick heavy stock deckled leaves, good with attractive toning. Some with moderate discoloration, fox. Matte endpapers. Rare original pictorial wrapper, some edge, spine wear, chip, toning; unclipped 2.50, protected in new clear sleeve. Charming pictorial wrapper features mounted color plate by Mabel Attwell of Peter and clan nestled below ground with natives resting directly above: "The home in the ground." Front flap features summaries for two books which will interest young readers: "Drums," and, "Smoky." Back flap features description for "A New Edition of Five Favorites by Howard Pyle." Back panel with extensive list of: "Scribner Series of Illustrated Classics for Younger Readers." Near very good in original near good wrapper. Features nine uniquely charming color plates and nineteen partial-page designs by Mabel Lucie Attwell. J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan is a thrilling adventure for all ages! Barrie's story of the boy who refuses to grow up is a tale that never gets old. It follows the Darling children, Wendy, John and Michael, who befriend the magical Peter and are whisked away to Neverland, where the villainous Captain Hook and the brave Lost Boys await. Mabel Lucie Attwell's gentle illustrations and distinctive style have been a gift to young and old for generations. This illustrated edition of Peter Pan and Wendy was first published in 1921. Mabel Lucie Attwell's interpretation is presented here as a beautiful hardback gift edition, featuring original full-color plates and line artwork. Contents include: "Chapter I. Peter Breaks Through; II. The Shadow; III. Come Away, Come Away!; IV. The Flight; V. The Island Come True; VI. The Little House; VII. The Home Under the Ground; VIII. The Mermaid's Lagoon; IX. The Never Bird; X. The Happy Home; XI. Wendy's Story; XII. The Children are Carried Off; XIII. Do You Believe in Fairies; XIV. The Pirate Ship; XV. 'Hook or Me This Time'; XVI. The Return Home; XVII. When Wendy Grew Up." Printed in the United States of America. 185 pages. Insured post. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 022067

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Peter Pan and Wendy Illustrated by Mabel Lucie Attwell
• Verlag: Charles Scribner's Sons, 597 Fifth Avenue, New York
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1927
• Einband: Hard Cover
• Illustrator: Attwell, Mabel Lucie
• Auflage: First Edition Thus.
• Zustand: Good
• Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good