The Wind In The Willows : The Centenary Special Edition Illustrated By Charles Van Sandwyk : With The Etching Signed By The Illustrator
by Kenneth Grahame
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New with no dust jacket
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Carmarthen, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: The Folio Society. As New with no dust jacket. 2008. Special Centenary Limited Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. The Special Centenary Limited Edition published by The Folio Society in London. 2008. The Book is in Fine, seemingly unread, condition. Strictly limited to 1,000 numbered copies, this is number 368. The book is handbound in white quarter vellum, blocked on the spine in 22-carat gold, with vellum tips and paper sides blocked in three shades of metallic foil. Each copy contains a limitation spread with a tipped-in etching, hand-printed under the artist's supervision and signed by him with the limitation number. Beautiful New illustrations have been created by Charles van Sandwyk, and the book now contains 16 colour plates, all tipped in by hand, with gold edges and exquisite gold borders. Forty new pen-and-ink drawings have been added, including chapter heads and tails, as well as many hand-drawn captions. The newly designed endpapers showing an architectural plan of Toad Hall have been printed by letterpress. The calligraphy has been printed letterpress by the Logan Press. Gilded top edge, 280 pages. Book size: 13" x 9¾". Presented in the fine publisher's original cloth-bound solander box with gilt lettered title label. 'The drawings were made especially for it, and have never been printed anywhere else'. Very scarce with such attributes. A wonderful production celebrating the 100th anniversary of the the title's first publication. More images available on request. Very Heavy, MAY require extra postage depending on your location, please enquire if unsureabout postage costs. ; Large 4to 11" - 13" tall; Signed by Illustrator .
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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- Bookseller
- Sue Lloyd-Davies Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 120124
- Title
- The Wind In The Willows : The Centenary Special Edition Illustrated By Charles Van Sandwyk : With The Etching Signed By The Illustrator
- Author
- Kenneth Grahame
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Edition
- Special Centenary Limited Edition; First Printing
- Publisher
- The Folio Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2008
- Keywords
- Wind In The Willows By Kenneth Grahame. Special Edition Illustrated By , Charles Van Sandwyk, The Centenary Special Edition Illustrated By Charles Van Sandwyk : With , The Etching Signed By The Illustrator, Toad, Mole, Ratty. The Wild Wood. Toad Of Toad H
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Sue Lloyd-Davies Books
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About the Seller
Sue Lloyd-Davies Books
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Carmarthen
About Sue Lloyd-Davies Books
Retired Member of the P.B.F.A, and the WBA. In business for 42+ years to date, mainly working from home nowadays, and formerly exhibiting at Major London Book Fairs, and some Provincial ones within reach of the M4! View by Appointment ONLY Please, as I may be unavailable on the day you call. Happy to see customers but they have to be able to squeeze through the book aisles/piles! Unfortunately no wheelchair access. Currently only working part-time.
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