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<p><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:windowtext'>SIR JAMES M. BARRIE </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:windowtext'><BR><BR></span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family: Arial;color:windowtext;text-transform:uppercase'>A Slice of Life one act play<BR><BR></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Arial;color:windowtext'>(1860-1937). Scottish dramatist and novelist whose whimsical romantic views were showcased in <i>Peter Pan</i> (1904) and other novels and plays. AMsS “<i>J.M.B.</i>,” 9½pp, 12mo, [London], June 1910. His one-act play entitled <i>A Slice of Life</i> including dialogue and stage directions with several alterations, additions and deletions throughout in the author’s hand. Barrie has inscribed the first page at top margin “<i>To Gerald du Maurier with all English rights from </i>...” Barrie appears to have rewritten the introductory scene, adding two pages to the length of the play, the final seven leaves penned in brown ink and are lightly soiled, while the first three are in black ink on newer paper. Light wear and soiling; mounting remnants on verso of first and last leaves; brass paper fastener at top left corner tip; else in good condition. Also present is an ALS, 1p, 12mo, Strand, Jun 11, 1910. From Barrie to du Maurier transmitting the play. “<i>Herewith the M.S. of an errant work. It is yours you understand to do with as you like henceforth and play whoever you choose. The token of love bear you.</i>..” VG. The play, apparently unpublished, is a sketch of domestic life replete with misunderstandings, for three characters, and was first performed at the Duke of York’s Theatre on Jun 7, 1910. British actor and theatrical manager <b>Sir Gerald du Maurier</b> (1873- 1934) was a close friend of Barrie known for his performances in Barrie’s plays including a memorable “Captain Hook” in <i>Peter Pan</i>. He was the brother of Sylvia Llewelyn Davies, the mother of the five boys whom Barrie unofficially ‘adopted,’ and whom Barrie credited with being the inspiration for <i>Peter Pan</i>.</span></p>
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