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The Little White Bird, J. M. Barrie — 1st Edition

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The Little White Bird, J. M. Barrie — 1st Edition

The Little White Bird, J. M. Barrie — 1st Edition

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Condition

Near Fine: Publisher’s original cloth binding shows only the lightest touches of wear with very faint marks to boards; corners sharp, edges crisp, and gilt lettering and decorative borders bright and vibrant. Binding tight and square, protected in a plastic sleeve. Endpapers display light foxing. Frontispiece immaculate and preserved beneath the original tissue guard, fully intact. Internally, light scattered foxing appears mainly to early and final leaves; otherwise pages remain bright, clean, and fresh throughout. An exceptionally well-preserved example.

Description

First edition, Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1902, in original decorated publisher’s cloth. An important early work by J. M. Barrie, notable for introducing elements and characters that would later evolve into the Peter Pan mythology. First editions in such well-preserved condition are increasingly desirable to collectors of Edwardian literature and Barrie’s works.

A whimsical and reflective narrative blending fantasy, childhood imagination, and gentle social observation, marking an early appearance of themes later central to Barrie’s most celebrated creations.

Book Condition: Fine

Book Authors: J. M. Barrie

Book Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Children's Fiction & True Stories

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 314

Book Publication Year: 1902

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator:

Book Series: Peter Pan

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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Condition Description
New A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage.
As New The book is in pristine, original condition as if just published. No signs of use or handling. The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless. This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years.
Fine The book is close to As New. It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and/or dust jacket (if present). Its pages are typically clean and unmarked.
Near Fine The book has a number of small flaws, i.e. slight rubbing to the edges, or tiny chips or creases to the dust jacket (if present). Its pages may have faint marks, or creases that are barely perceptible — nothing that detracts from their overall condition.
Very Good The book maintains its structural integrity, and has no major flaws such as tears to its binding or pages. It may, however, show signs of careful use, handling, or storage — small marks and creases, light foxing. Its dust jacket (if present) remains fully intact, but small tears may be present.
Good A book that remains intact and readable with complete text pages, but shows moderate signs of wear and use to both the book and dust jacket (if present). It may have noticeable creases, nicks, or stains, and the spine likely shows fading, bumping, and rubbing. There could be writing, underlining, and other marks on some pages, though the majority will be clean and tidy.
Fair A book with significant wear or damage. The text pages will be complete, but there may be heavy underlining, highlighting and staining throughout, and the book’s endpapers, half-title, and copyright pages could be damaged or missing. The binding could be loose, and the dust jacket (if present) may have notable scuffs or tears. These copies are usually of interest for content, signature(s) or scarcity.
Poor A heavily worn book whose value lies in its complete and legible text. A poor book will have substantial defects — loose joints or hinges, detached covers, loose and/or missing pages, and could be heavily soiled. A poor book is also known as a reading copy, and although compromised, can hold historical or bibliographic significance.

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