Kenneth Grahame
The Wind in the Willows | First Edition Presentation Copy
Methuen
1908
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A first edition, first printing of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, with "Presentation Copy" stamp.
- Kenneth Grahame (Scottish).
- London: Methuen, 1908.
- Complete with half-title and the frontispiece by Graham Robertson.
- The title-page bears a neat circular blue "Presentation Copy" ink stamp, indicating an early publisher's issue.
- Publisher's original pictorial blue green cloth, elaborately blocked in gilt to the upper cover and spine, top edge gilt, the remaining edges untrimmed.
The true first edition of one of the greatest works of English literature, an enduring celebration of friendship, adventure and the English countryside. Published in 1908 after Grahame's earlier stories had appeared in correspondence to his young son, The Wind in the Willows was initially greeted with a mixed critical reception before rapidly assuming the status of a modern classic.
Today it stands amongst the most desirable first editions of the Edwardian period, its appeal extending equally to collectors of children's literature, private presses and landmark works of fantasy.
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Very GoodOne leaf with a small thumbnail-sized loss to the fore-edge, the result of a roughly opened gathering and not affecting the printed text.
The spine, joints and extremities show light rubbing.
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