Description: The Wind in the Willows: Signed Edition - Grahame, Kenneth; Sandwyk, Charles van (Illustrated & Signed by) London: The Folio Society; 2021; First Edition Thus, Fourteenth Impression Cloth-Bound Hardcover in Slipcase: New in Publisher's Wrapping #006122SIGNED. A new copy in the publisher's eco-paper sleeve, as received directly from The Folio Society. One of only 200 signed copies of this exquisite Folio Society edition. Signed by the artist, Charles van Sandwyk, to a specially commissioned, four-colour illustrated book plate. Of this Folio edition, author Michael Morpurgo has said, 'In almost 100 years since its first publication, I doubt there has been a finer edition.' One of Folio's all-time best-sellers, it features a colour frontispiece, 33 colour illustrations and 50 integrated black & white illustrations by Charles van Sandwyk that perfectly evoke the idyllic world of wild wood and riverbank. This copy also includes the exclusive colour bookplate, signed by the artist. The book is bound in full green cloth inset with an engraved paper label. 10'' x 6¾''. 264 pages. Printed and bound in Italy. The first two photos are of this actual copy, the others are stock images. ONE OF ONLY 200 SIGNED COPIES. All orders professionally packed, tracked and/or signed-for, and insured.ABOUT BATH AND WEST BOOKS I am a member of the P.B.F.A. and adhere to strict codes of conduct for professional booksellers. I aim to describe accurately and comprehensively, including any and all defects and signs of wear and use. The photos form an integral part of the description so please study them carefully and ask for more if needed. I am always happy to answer questions. All items are professionally packaged to protect against bumps and water damage, and to ensure they reach you in the same condition they leave me.Items are normally posted within 3 business days of receiving cleared payment and often within 24 hours. I offer a 14 day money back guarantee but please contact me in the first instance should you wish to return an item. Buy-It-Now requires instant payment. Auction items must be paid for within 24 hours of auction's end. I use Royal Mail 48 Tracked postage or Parcelforce for domestic orders unless otherwise stated or requested. All U.K. orders are tracked and a signature may be required. International delivery is by tracked and insured Airmail. A signature may be required. EU deliveries are currently at risk of delays. Bath and West Books cannot be held responsible for taxes or duties imposed in the buyer's country. I am happy to combine postage although this doesn't usually make a huge difference to the cost. If you buy more than one item, please wait for adjusted invoice before paying.I have other antiquarian, collectable and just-plain-interesting books for sale so please check out the other items in the Bath and West Books shop. Stock is constantly changing but all current listings can be found by visiting the Bath and West Books web site. My eBay shop is regularly updated but new stock is not added here as quickly as it is to other sites. Thank you for reading. If you have any questions, please get in touch and I will do my best to help. Jo @ Bath and West Books co ukTel: 01761 434585 Member of the P.B.F.A.
Price: 295 GBP
Location: Bath
End Time: 2024-12-15T19:06:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 24.54 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Binding: Fine Binding
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Illustrator: Sandwyk, Charles van
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Limited Edition, Luxury Edition, Slipcase, Signed Copy
Fiction Subject: Classic Literature
Signed: Yes
Author: Grahame, Kenneth
Publisher: Folio Society
Year Printed: 2021
