1891 THE LITTLE MINISTER -J. M. Barrie, Author of PETER PAN Lovell, Coryell & Co

Description: 1891 - Antique Nineteenth Century Book THE LITTLE MINISTER by J. M. Barrie, the Author of PETER PAN Copyrighted in 1891 by United States Book Company Published by Lovell, Coryell & Company of New York Beautifully Illustrated with a Frontispiece of the Author That is Protected by Parchment Paper and Eight Other Full-Page Illustrations 5.75 X 8 Inches - Hard Cover 329 Numbered Pages Very Good Condition! Up for sale is a very nice, RARE antique Nineteenth Century book from 1891 titled: THE LITTLE MINISTER by J. M. Barrie. J. M. Barrie went on to become famous for creating and writing PETER PAN. This book was published in 1891 by Lovell, Coryell & Company of New York. This book is beautifully illustrated. There is a nice inscription written on the second endpaper dated: Christmas, 1893. I acquired this book from a private collection. It was gently handled and treasured done through the years. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet, (9 May 1860 - 19 June 1937) was a Scottish 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 (first included in Barrie's 1902 adult novel The Little White Bird), then to write Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, a 1904 West End "fairy play" about an ageless boy and an ordinary girl named Wendy who have adventures in the fantasy setting of Neverland. Although he continued to write successfully, Peter Pan overshadowed his other work, and is credited with popularizing the name Wendy. Barrie unofficially adopted the Davies boys following the deaths of their parents. Barrie was made a baronet by George V on 14 June 1913, and a member of the Order of Merit in the 1922 New Year Honors. Before his death, he gave the rights to the Peter Pan works to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London, which continues to benefit from them. ABOUT THIS STORY: The setting of The Little Minister is Thrums, a Scottish weaving village based on J.M. Barrie’s birthplace. The novel concerns Gavin Dishart, a young impoverished minister with his first congregation. The weavers he serves soon riot in protest against reductions in their wages and harsh working conditions. During the tumult, Dishart rescues Babbie, a beautiful and mysterious Gypsy, from the soldiers. Little does he suspect that Babbie is actually a well-born lady who is unwillingly betrothed to the old Lord Rintoul. After many trials, the two find happiness together. CONDITION: This old book is complete and intact, in very good condition for its age. The front cover is beautifully decorated a nice design and with gold gilt. The covers are in good condition with some age-expected edge and corner wear. The inside covers are in very good condition, with no cracking or separation present the hinges; both boards are tight to the binding. There are no bookplates, markings, or writing on the inside covers or end papers. There is a neatly written inscription on the second blank page dated Christmas 1893. The pages are in very good condition, pages are crisp, all pages are tight to the binding. There is no writing or markings on any pages. The spine is in very good condition with light shelf wear, the lettering is easily read. This is a nice antique book that will be a nice addition to your collection. This book would also make for a great gift for someone special! (Never to early to think of Christmas!) This book comes from a smoke free home. See Photos Please E-mail with any inquires. Payment can be made by any method accepted by eBay. I will securely package this book IN A SPECIAL BOX so that no damage occurs during shipping. I will ship immediately upon receiving your payment. Tracking information will be automatically uploaded as soon as the item has been shipped. International purchases are welcomed and International buyer's cost is determined by eBay's International Shipping Program. Thanks for looking! Visit my other Listings in my eBay Store!

Price: 14.95 USD

Location: Erie, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-09-18T22:37:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.75 USD