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This book is in good condition. There are no bookplates, signatures, or markings of any kind. It is bound in its original vellum binding with gilt lettering and illustration to the front board and spine. There is some light wear and rubbing to the outside boards. There is some bowing to the boards. The original silk ties are present and in good condition. There is some foxing. The book contains all 50 Tipped-in Color Plates. All the plates are in very good condition. This is the Deluxe Vellum edition from 1912 which features a new frontspiece and 7 additional black and white illustrations. It is the first edition of this book to have the illustrations interspersed throughout the text, as opposed to being gathered together in the rear of the book. A rare find in any condition.

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.