Mary Poppins

London: Gerald Howe Ltd, 1934. First edition. Near Fine/Very Good +. Travers' famous first book in the Mary Poppins series. Book nearly Fine with the spine slightly rolled and a bit of the publisher's glue escaping from the rear paste-down. In a Very Good+ dust jacket with several amateur tape repairs to the verso of the jacket, stabilizing small chips and tears. One larger snag at the spine fold with corresponding rumpling to the paper. Despite the flaws, a handsome copy.

The popular masterpiece of children’s literature. "Mary Poppins" follows the Banks family as they are visited by a seemingly stern but ultimately magical and kind nanny (truncated) who subsequently takes them on a variety of incredible adventures. Travers originally wrote the book in a small cottage she rented outside of Sussex and modeled the story on "Peter Pan," as Travers had a strong affinity for J. M. Barrie. "Mary Poppins" was adapted into the famous 1964 musical film starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, which won five Academy Awards – including Best Actress – and was nominated for thirteen total. The Library of Congress later selected the film for preservation in 2013. “The “Mary Poppins” books are transfixing and original, trading sharp drawing-room comedy with fantastical adventures and carefully rendered scenes of servant life.” (The New Yorker). Near Fine in Very Good + dust jacket. (Inventory #: 7016)