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A charming, special book. This copy is one of 500 of the first, limited, signed edition run of 1906, with Arthur Rackham's signature crisp and clear under the numeration.This scarce edition was issued by prior subscription, by Hodder & Stoughton in London. Thick, magical quarto volume, in publisher's vellum gilt boards, with new silk ties. Brown/green endpapers front and rear with the drawing of a map of Kensington Gardens by Arthur Rackham. The book is printed on handmade laid English paper, TEG, deckled, with fifty lithographs by Arthur Rackham, all save the frontispiece are bound after the text. Additional black and white vignettes and drawings by Arthur Rackham within the text. The lithographs are protected by captioned tissue guards. Lovely condition, the boards slightly yellowed, slightly splayed and very slightly bumped to head and foot as is typical due to the age, but please see photos, a lovely copy. Fine internally with perfect plates and tissues. No foxing, no spotting, no thumbmarks, no gift inscriptions, a beautiful book to cherish, family heirloom. Overseas postage will be increased. All books securely shipped.

Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens is one of J.M. Barrie's works that features the character Peter Pan, offering a backstory to the beloved 'boy who wouldn't grow up.' Originally part of Barrie's book 'The Little White Bird' (1902), these chapters were later republished as a stand-alone story detailing Peter's adventures in London's famous Kensington Gardens. It's a tale of fantasy that explores themes of childhood innocence and escapism.