Wind In The Willows - 1931 Ernest Shepard - Rare Deluxe First Leather Edition
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:19718454 | Year Printed: 1931 |
| Special Attributes: Illustrated, Luxury Edition | Binding: Leather |
`` THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS ``
BY KENNETH GRAHAME
Published by Methuen - London 1931 - First E Shepard Edition - 38th overall
This is one of the rarest editions of this classic title. Bound in Publishers original Green Deluxe Leather binding with Gilt Decoration and titles to spine and the first edition to feature all the super Ernest Shepard illustrations. Very good tight binding. Only Fair covers with some patchy marking / scuffing to the leather, heavier to the rear than the... front. Spine appears to be tanned, but still with bright Gilt. Internally the book is in Fine unmarked condition with no foxing, there is a neat inscription to the half title page dated 1931. Very low number produced so Rarely offered for sale anywhere.
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BY KENNETH GRAHAME
Published by Methuen - London 1931 - First E Shepard Edition - 38th overall
This is one of the rarest editions of this classic title. Bound in Publishers original Green Deluxe Leather binding with Gilt Decoration and titles to spine and the first edition to feature all the super Ernest Shepard illustrations. Very good tight binding. Only Fair covers with some patchy marking / scuffing to the leather, heavier to the rear than the... front. Spine appears to be tanned, but still with bright Gilt. Internally the book is in Fine unmarked condition with no foxing, there is a neat inscription to the half title page dated 1931. Very low number produced so Rarely offered for sale anywhere.
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