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The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows
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The Wind in the Willows 1908

by Grahame, Kenneth

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London: Methuen, 1908. A first edition, first printing of 'The Wind in the Willows' published by Methuen in 1908. A near fine copy without inscriptions. Wear to the spine tips and corners. Some rubbing to binding and to the corners, but firmly bound indeed. No spotting whatsoever, so often found within this title. Tissue frontispiece is still intact and present. A minute white mark to the front board. Rough cut pages are intact and gilt to the top edge is also bright. Gilt titling to the boards is bright and unworn. A superb copy. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is a classic children's novel first published in 1908. It follows the adventures of four anthropomorphic animals—Mole, Rat, Badger, and the reckless Mr. Toad—in the English countryside. The story explores friendship, adventure, and the clash between rural tranquility and modern progress. Toad's obsession with motorcars leads to trouble, including imprisonment and daring escapes. Meanwhile, his friends try to guide him toward wisdom. Grahame's lyrical prose and vivid descriptions create a timeless tale celebrating nature, camaraderie, and the joys of a simple life. This copy is exceptional and rare thus.
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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.


First edition identification

Methuen and Company published the First UK Edition, First Printing hardcover in 1908, London. The edition is bound in green-blue cloth boards with intricate gold gilt illustrations and lettering. The first edition dust wrapper can be identified by the publisher’s printed price of 6’- on the front panel on peach-tan paper with black inked illustration. 


Methuen and Company published the First Illustrated Edition hardcover in 1931, London. The illustrated edition was made in a set of 200 copies signed by both Grahame and Shepard, printed on handmade paper. Grahame's children's classic was originally published in 1908 with only a frontispiece for an illustration. Although the work was subsequently published with illustrations by several artists, it was E. H. Shepard who brought the narrative to life with his evocative line drawings


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