Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens (1909 edition) colour plates by Arthur Rackham

This one is for collectors of Arthur Rackham's work, these illustrations are some of his most magnificent!

Written by JM Barrie, this delightful book tells the story of Peter Pan being left in Kensington Gardens as a baby and being raised by the birds and the fairies. It's a funny and quirky story packed with details, a prequel to the groundbreaking "Peter Pan and Wendy" Includes a hand drawn map of the gardens on the flyleaves.

First edition. Published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1909. Hardcover, green cloth on board with gilding. Dust cover missing. Book plate (prize-giving) dated 1913.

In good/fair condition, scattered foxing throughout. Binding slightly loose (see pics) and plate no 8 is loose (page 32). All the colour plates are very good condition.