Peter and Wendy – J.M. Barrie – 1911 | First American Edition of Peter Pan

A fine first American printing of Peter and Wendy by J.M. Barrie. The story of Peter Pan is one of most famous and beloved children’s stories of all time and has inspired some of the most enjoyed films, music, and plays.

Bound in original green cloth with “Published October, 1911” with the Scribner’ seal on the copyright page – a true American first printing. The title was later changed to Peter Pan and Wendy in later editions.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Peter and Wendy
• Author(s): J.M. Barrie
• Illustrator(s): F. D. Bedford
• Contributor(s): Archibald G. Barnes (Portrait ephemera)
• Publisher: New York, Charles Scribner’s Sons
• Edition: First American Edition, First Printing (1911)
  • Copyright “Published October, 1911” stated
  • Scribner ‘s seal on copyright page
• Format: (8vo), single volume
• Binding: Decorative green cloth, gilt cover and spine design
• Size:  8.25in x 5.75in (21cm x 15cm)
• Collation: vii, [3], 267, [1]
• Illustrations: 12 full-page illustrations plus illustrated title page
• Contents Include:
  • Complete text from “Peter Breaks Through” to “When Wendy Grew Up”
• Provenance: Pasted portrait of Peter Pan from the painting by Archibald G. Barnes

Condition:

Very Good. Green cloth shows moderate fading and a stain on the front. Gilt retained. Spine firm; front hinge restored. Internally clean with no markings, foxing, or losses. Plates are complete and bright.

Why Collect This?

• First U.S. printing with Scribner seal and October print notice
• Includes unique pastedown ephemera of Peter Pan art by Archibald Barnes
• Original decorative cloth binding
• Suitable for anyone who doesn’t want to grow up or would want to visit Neverland.

Item Number: #28973