The Wind in The Willows
New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1940. First Edition. Limited Edition of 2,020 numbered copies, of which this is number 1,143. Signed by the designer, Bruce Rogers on the limitation page. Quarto, 245 pages, publisher's original glassine dust jacket. Publisher's original gilt-lettered white cloth over paper covered boards. Publisher's original green slipcase. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, published by The Limited Editions Club in 1940, is a distinguished deluxe edition of the beloved Edwardian classic, notable for its inclusion of Arthur Rackham’s celebrated illustrations. Grahame’s enduring tale of Mole, Rat, Badger, and the incorrigible Mr. Toad blends pastoral nostalgia, gentle humor, and quiet moral insight, capturing an idealized vision of the English countryside. Rackham’s illustrations—long regarded as definitive visual interpretations of the book—perfectly complement the text with their expressive line work, atmospheric detail, and subtle blend of whimsy and menace. Produced exclusively for members of the Limited Editions Club, this edition combines high-quality materials with one of the most iconic illustration cycles of the Golden Age of British book illustration, making it a particularly desirable printing for collectors of Rackham, classic children’s literature, and Limited Editions Club publications. Some slight rubbing and wear, else in very good + condition. Item #174
Price: $1,250.00