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The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows

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The Wind in the Willows

by Kenneth Grahame

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  • very good
  • Hardcover
  • Signed
Condition
Very Good/Slipcase
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Limited Editions Club, 1940. Limited. Hard Cover. Very Good/Slipcase. Arthur Rackham. Limited Editions Club,1940. Limited to 2020 copies, this is copy number 35. Signed by designer, Bruce Rogers, on limitation page at end of book. Hard Cover in slipcase. Top edge gilt, rough cut pages. Grey slipcase is sound, with numerous tiny chips around open edge, tiny chip at bottom of spine edge, gilt title remains bright. Marbled boards with cloth spine. Cover has a tiny rub at top of darkened spine, otherwise pristine. 16 tipped-in delightful color illustrations by Arthur Rackham. A beautiful edition of a classic tale. Letter from publisher 'To the Members' and Limited Editions Club newsletter from September, 1940 included. Beautiful condition.

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
PJK Books and Such Inc US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
19993
Title
The Wind in the Willows
Author
Kenneth Grahame
Illustrator
Arthur Rackham
Format/Binding
Hard Cover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Slipcase
Quantity Available
1
Edition
Limited
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Limited Editions Club
Date Published
1940
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
Childrens Fiction Literature Rackham
Bookseller catalogs
Childrens;

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Marbled boards
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Cloth
"Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Top Edge Gilt
Top edge gilt refers to the practice of applying gold or a gold-like finish to the top of the text block (the edges the pages...
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....

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