Barrie (J.M.) Peter Pan
£825
The original text of Peter & Wendy…newly illustrated by Edmund Blampied
London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1939.
First Blampied edition. Small 4to. Illustrations and plates. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 10/6.
A wonderful illustrated edition of Barrie’s classic for children.
In stock
Ownership inscription to half-title, some light marginal spotting; jacket slightly spotted with some wear to spine ends.
Plates and illustrations by Edmund Blampied.
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