"Peter Pan" 1934 BARRIE, J.M.

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BARRIE, J.M. Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet, OM (9 May 1860 – 19 June 1937) was a British novelist and playwright, best remembered as the creator of Peter Pan. He was born a nd educated in Scotland and then moved to London, where he wrote several successful novels and plays. [10] pp.The Platt & Munk Co., Inc.19348" x 6 3/4"Stapled wraps VG Vintage 1934 color illustrated stapled spine softcover paper wraps. Profusely illustrated on every page with both black-and-white drawings and vibrant full color drawings by Eulalie Minfred Banks (12 June 1895 – 12 November 1999) who was a British illustrator of children's books, illustrating over 50 children's books. "Peter Pan - I wish I could wake up some night Like these three children here Then when I'd opened wide my eyes Have Peter Pan appear. Perhaps, if I spoke low to him And promised to be good, He'd let me fly away with him Oh! how I wish I could!" - from the rear outer cover. Show more