Description
First edition of The Little White Bird by J.M. Barrie, containing the first appearance of the character Peter Pan.
Octavo, iv, [2], 349pp. Publisher’s green cloth, title in gilt on spine. Gilt title and illustration within a border on front cover. Stated “Published, November, 1902” on copyright page. Solid text block, with both hinges starting. A touch of rubbing to front cover and corners. A bright example.
The Little White Bird is recognized as the initial introduction of the story of Peter Pan. It was Barrie’s first adult novel, containing darker themes than his previous writing, but Pan’s appearance added a softer tone to balance the work. In 1906, the chapters featuring Peter Pan were published separately as a children’s book titled Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens.
