The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame - 1908

London: Methuen & Co, 1908. First edition. Leather. Near Fine. 7.5" by 5". Graham Robertson. A lovely first edition copy of Kenneth Grahame's popular children's novel, following the adventures of a group of anthropomorphised animals. The first edition of this work.Illustrated with a frontispiece.Collated, complete.Rebound in a lovely half calf binding with cloth to the boards.Half-title is present.A wonderfully bound copy of this popular children's novel.'The Wind in the Willows' is a children's tale beloved by many. It is adventurous and mystical, with it's four main characters being anthropomorphised animals; Mole, Rat, Mr Toad, and Mr Badger.Kenneth Grahame is most famous for this children's classic, which he wrote after retiring from his job at the Bank of England. Though working at the bank, he often published stories in various periodicals, with some of them being published in collections, such as 'The Golden Age', and 'Pagan Papers'.Illustrated by Graham Robertson. Rebound in a half calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart, with just a little rubbing to the boards and spine. A few light marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some spots. In an exceptionally bright condition for a children's novel of this age. Near Fine