Arthur Rackham, J.M. Barrie

First Rackham edition first printing of Barrie's novel Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, which introduces the character of Peter Pan as a baby living a secret life in the middle of London.

• J.M. Barrie (English).
• Illustrations by Arthur Rackham (English).
• London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1906.
• 126 pages.
• Quarto.
• 50 color illustrations.
• Autograph note signed by J.M. Barrie pasted on to the verso of the half title "May you all have a happy New Year, including the 'boy'" with separate inscription to Archibald Grove on the half title verso, "Archibald Grove / From K. / Xmas 1907."
• Rebound in half red calf, boards are covered in the original russet cloth from publisher's binding and spine paneled with gilt lettering and tooling.