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GRAHAME. The Wind In The Willows. Illustrated by Rackham - IN A FINE BINDING !

$1,250
£944.24
€1,091.27
CA$1,756.59
A$1,953.02
CHF 1,028.38
MX$23,696
NOK 13,019.83
SEK 12,170.37
DKK 8,143.67

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AUTHOR: GRAHAME, Kenneth. TITLE: The Wind In The Willows. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1956. DESCRIPTION: 1 vol., 9-3/16" x 6-3/8", illustrated with full page color plates by Arthur Rackham. Bound in fine full polished green calf, ribbed gilt decorated spine, gilt lettered black & red morocco spine labels, covers triple ruled in gilt, three gilt characters to the center of the front cover, gilt dentelles, all edges gilt, marbled pastedowns and endpapers, by Bayntun. CONDITION: Inner and outer hinges fine, head and foot of spine fine, internally clean and bright, A FINE COPY.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.19 in (23.35 cm)Width: 6.38 in (16.21 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1956
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hillsborough, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6214246241542

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