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The Wind in the Willows

Name: The Wind in the Willows
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Author: Grahame, Kenneth

by Grahame, Kenneth

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New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1912. Book. Near Fine. Cloth. Early Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Early reprint. Green cloth binding, ruled in gilt, gilt titles, top edge gilt. Contemporary owner signature. Black and white frontispiece (And a River went out from Eden), protective tissue. Tiny repair inside front gutter. Slight rubbing bottom of spine and corners. Else a near fine, clean copy, bright and square. A pretty, clean antique copy of this classic..

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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On Nov 6 2004, H. M. Smith (used books) said:

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Bookseller: Rose's Books, IOBA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 014733
Title: The Wind in the Willows
Author: Grahame, Kenneth
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Edition: Early Reprint
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1912
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Bookseller catalogs: Rare Literature and Fiction; Children's Books; Rare Children's Books;

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Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
Gutter: The inside margin of a book, connecting the pages to the joints near the binding.
Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Top Edge Gilt: Top edge gilt refers to the practice of applying gold or a gold-like finish to the top of the text block (the edges the pages...
Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Reprint: Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.