The Wind in the Willows. With A signed Original Etching by Grahame, Kenneth [Charles Van Sandwyk Illustrated] - 2005

London: The Folio Society, 2005. First Edition (5)3-251</p><p>(1)pp Octavo. Original green cloth boards, with gilt decorations on front board and a gilt title/decorations on spine. Etching by Charles Van Sandwyk mounted on front board. Spine has slight sun fading on spine. Edges have very minor wear and a small bump mark on the front board. Corners are slightly bumped. Signed by Van Sandwyk on the half title page. Includes a tipped in Artists proof Etching signed by Van Sandwyk before title page. Numerous coloured and small line drawings throughout text. Comes in a light green decorated slipcase that has very minor sun fading, a fine copy of this book. Charles Van Sandwyk's illustrations have been compared favourably to Ernest Shepard's and Arthur Rackham's illustrations of Kenneth Grahame's classic work. Van Sandwyk's works hang in the National Library of Canada and his other award-winning books include the Parade to Paradise, Sketches from the Dream Island of Birds and How to See Fairies. Van Sandwyk is a very successful vancouver artist who is known for his whimsical illustrations. Best selling book in Folio Society's history, and the first edition is uncommon. An Iconic children's novel in very fine condition. 2005