The Wind in the Willows
by Kenneth Grahame
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- VG
- Seller
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Germantown, New York, United States
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About This Item
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1926. Classic adventures of mild Mole, genial Ratty, wild Toad and calm Mr Badger, in an antique edition nicely illustrated by Barnhart. Bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering on cover and spine; stamped black illustration of a mouse reading under a tree on front board and spine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 351 pp. There are 8 bright full-page color illustration plates, including a tissue-protected frontispiece, and 4 full-page black and white drawings.
Condition: The book is in VG condition overall. The cover cloth is a little age darkened and the titles on the spine have faded. There's a lengthy inscription on the half-title page (see photos) but otherwise unmarked.
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
- Camphor Bookstore (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- Biblio1136
- Title
- The Wind in the Willows
- Author
- Kenneth Grahame
- Book Condition
- Used - VG
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Charles Scribner's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1926
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Children's books, Mr. Toad, Toad Hall, Kenneth Grahame, illustrated books, classic children's books, nature, animals, the forest, Mr. Toad's wild ride, Disney, bedtime stories
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- Gilt
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