BARRIE (Sir James M., 1860-1937, Scottish Novelist & Dramatist, Creator of ‘Peter Pan’)

Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Lamb thanking him “heartily for sending me your book. I look forward to the enjoyment thereof as soon as I can...”, 1 side 8v., Adelphi Terrace House, Strand, 22nd December

Barrie was a successful novelist and playwright, best remembered as the creator of Peter Pan. He was born and educated in Scotland and then moved to London, where he wrote several successful novels and plays. There he met the Llewelyn Davies boys, who inspired him to write about a baby boy who has magical adventures in Kensington Gardens. Although he continued to write successfully, Peter Pan overshadowed his other work, and is credited with popularising the name Wendy. Barrie unofficially adopted the Davies boys following the deaths of their parents.

Item Date:  1920

Stock No:  42510      £325

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