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The Wind In The Willows
by Grahame, Kenneth; O'Harris, Pixie (Illustrator)
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 072701854X
- ISBN 13
- 9780727018540
- Seller
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La Mesa, California, United States
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About This Item
Adelaide, Australia: Rigby Publishers, 1985. Reprint . Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. O'Harris, Pixie. Originally published in 1908, this is the 1985 reprint of the First (1983) Australian Edition by Rigby Publishers, with full-color paintings & pen-and-ink drawings by Pixie O'Harris. 180 pages. Hardcover book with tan boards & white lettering to spine is Near Fine: internally, completely clean, binding tight, pages white & completely unmarked. Only flaw is rubbing along bottom edges, particularly at tail of spine, & 2" scrape on ffep (see photo 2). Unclipped DJ (no price, typical of Aus. titles) is Fine: nearly flawless, beautifully protected in new clear mylar cover. A truly lovely copy!! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have. Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.
Synopsis
The Wind in the Willows is a classic children's book by Kenneth Grahame, published in 1908. The story follows the adventures of four animal friends - Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad - as they explore the English countryside, battle against weasels and stoats, and learn about the value of friendship, loyalty, and the joys of a simple life. Through their adventures, the characters discover the importance of home and the pleasures of a peaceful existence. With its charming characters, vivid descriptions of nature, and timeless themes, The Wind in the Willows remains a beloved classic today.
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On Nov 6 2004, H. M. Smith (used books) said:
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Details
- Bookseller
- Gargoyle Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008926
- Title
- The Wind In The Willows
- Author
- Grahame, Kenneth; O'Harris, Pixie (Illustrator)
- Illustrator
- O'Harris, Pixie
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- ISBN 10
- 072701854X
- ISBN 13
- 9780727018540
- Publisher
- Rigby Publishers
- Place of Publication
- Adelaide, Australia
- Date Published
- 1985
- Keywords
- FANTASY ANIMALS FICTION CHILDREN ILLUSTRATED MOLE RAT OTTER BADGER TOAD HALL
- Bookseller catalogs
- Fiction; Nonfiction; Animals-Birds-Horses-Pets;
Terms of Sale
Gargoyle Books
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Reprint
- Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
- FFEP
- A common abbreviation for Front Free End Paper. Generally, it is the first page of a book and is part of a single sheet that...
This Book’s Categories
- Children & Juvenile Children’s Fiction & Literature
- Children & Juvenile Children's Illustrated
- Children & Juvenile Young Readers
- Children & Juvenile Picture Books
- Fiction & Literature Classic Literature
- Fiction & Literature Literary Studies Literary Criticism
- Fiction & Literature Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy
- Children & Juvenile Juvenile & Young Adult Juvenile Fiction & Literature Juvenile Classics
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