The Wind In The Willows
by Kenneth Grahame
- Used
- Acceptable
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Acceptable/See Description
- Seller
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Cazenovia, New York, United States
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About This Item
1940 hardcover as pictured. This is a nice copy of the Limited Edition Club version of the childrens' classic with an introduction by A A Milne and 12 full color illustrations by Arthur Rackham. Blue cloth boards with gold stamping on front board and spine show minimal edge wear. Spine is faded. Endpapers mottled near spine. Text appears clean and unmarked. No dust jacket. Intact slip case is lightly soiled and shows scuffing of fore-edge. Your purchase helps support our small village library. s OF3
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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Details
- Bookseller
- Friends of the Cazenovia Public Library (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2652
- Title
- The Wind In The Willows
- Author
- Kenneth Grahame
- Illustrator
- Arthur Rackham
- Format/Binding
- See Description
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Jacket Condition
- See Description
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- The Limited Edition Club
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Heritage Illustrated Bookshelf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1940
- Pages
- 190
- Size
- 6x9
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Classic Literature, Children's Classics, A A Milne, Arthur Rackham
- Bookseller catalogs
- Classic lit; Children's Classics;
Terms of Sale
Friends of the Cazenovia Public Library
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- Jacket
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- Spine
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- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
- Cloth
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- Slip Case
- A protective sleeve, often made of decorative cardboard or leather which houses a book. It is open on one end, so as to allow...
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- Children & Juvenile Children’s Fiction & Literature
- Children & Juvenile Children's Illustrated
- Children & Juvenile Children's Classics
- Children & Juvenile Young Readers
- Children & Juvenile Picture Books
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