The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (Methuen, reprint 1966) colour illustrations by Ernest H. Shephard
The Wind in the Willows
by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard
Methuen & Co. Ltd, reprint 1966
This classic children’s book was originally published in 1908 and first illustrated with b/w line drawings by E. H. Shepard (1879-1976) for the 1931 edition. Shepard later re-visited the work and produced further illustrations in colour for the 1959 edition, this copy being the 1966 third reprint of that edition.
Hardback in price-clipped dustwrapper. Top edge of page-block tinted light green. 285pp including b/w illustrations plus eight colour plates. Size: 8.25 x 5.5 inches approx. (208mm x 141mm).
Dustwrapper age-toned and spotted; a little dulled/sunned to spine. Covers showing some uneven sunning, especially to spine, otherwise clean. Light spotting to edges of page-block.
Overall, showing light shelf wear but otherwise a clean, fresh copy – quite lovely.
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[Stock Code DBZ1812]