Peter and Wendy Hardcover; tight and secure - 1911

1911 Peter Pan and Wendy 1st/1st JM Barrie Children's Literature Illustrated "Dreams do come true, if only we wish hard enough. You can have anything in life if you will sacrifice everything else for it." ― J.M. Barrie, 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. Item number: #25943 Price: $950 BARRIE, J.M. Peter and Wendy New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1911. First American edition. First printing Details: · Collation: Complete with all pages o vii, [3], 267, [1] o 12 illustrations, plus illustrated title page · First Edition Notes o 1. Scribner's seal on copyright page o 2."Published October, 1911" on copyright page · Provenance: Handwritten – Rosalie J. Leventritt o Rosalie Joseph Leventritt (1891-1976) was a New York philanthropist and patron of the arts. She had several important connections to the arts community of the era, such as with Solomon and Irene Guggenheim. She, along with her husband Edgar Leventritt, is credited as one of the founding financial backers for The Perolé Quartet, a respected American string quartet of the interwar period. She also helped to found Young Audiences, Inc., a foundation that helps connect classical musicians and artists with public schools to encourage the arts among young learners. · Language: English · Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure o Decorative green cloth · Size: ~8.25in X 6in (21cm x 15cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 25943 Photos available upon request.