1913 First UK Edition - Peter Pan's ABC Illustrated in Colour by Flora White

Author: [Based on the works of J.M. Barrie]. Illustrated by Flora White.
Title: Peter Pan’s A.B.C.
Publisher: London, Henry Frowde, Hodder & Stoughton, no date (1913). First UK Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 9 X 7 inches.
Pages: Unpaginated.
Binding: Attractive and very good original publisher’s red cloth binding, richly decorated with gilt lettering and embossed fairy illustrations. The front cover features an enchanting color plate of Peter Pan playing his pipes, surrounded by fairies, set within a striking red and gold border. The spine is elegantly lettered in gilt (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing and staining - as shown, inner binding slightly weak but still tight - as shown).
Illustrations: Lavishly illustrated with 26 beautiful full-page color plates by Flora White, bringing the magic of Peter Pan’s world to life. Each letter of the alphabet is accompanied by charming verses and delightful artwork (Complete).

The book: This First Edition of Peter Pan’s A.B.C. is a beautifully illustrated early 20th-century alphabet book that introduces young readers to the world of Neverland through poetic verses and stunning illustrations. This rare volume captures the whimsy and adventure of J.M. Barrie’s beloved characters, from Peter Pan and Wendy to the Lost Boys, Tinker Bell, and the notorious Captain Hook. A true collector’s gem, this edition showcases Flora White’s delicate artistry, which perfectly complements the enchanting text.

The author: This book is inspired by Peter Pan, the timeless creation of Scottish playwright and novelist J.M. Barrie (1860–1937). Originally appearing in The Little White Bird (1902), Peter Pan became an enduring literary icon through Barrie’s stage play Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up (1904) and the novel Peter and Wendy (1911).

The illustrator: Flora White (1860s–1930s) was a talented British artist known for her ethereal and delicate illustrations of children’s books. Her work, often compared to that of Kate Greenaway and Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, captures the magic and innocence of childhood through soft colors and dreamlike imagery.