The Wind in the Willows. Illustrated By E.H. Sheppard. London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1931. First Edition Thus. Pp, 312 with 8 page list of Methuen’s Literature at rear. Green cloth, gilt titles, vignette to front cover, top edge green. A little mottling to rear cloth board. Gilt title to spine and vignette to front still nice and bright, a little wear on edges and some small tears to tip of spine, with edges lightly worn. With gift inscription second free endpaper.

Pictorial endpapers depicting the map of the Riverbank & with black and white illustrations throughout.

Generally regarded as the definitive edition of this much-loved classic with Shepherd’s illustrations bringing Mole, Ratty and Toad to exuberant life. With black and white illustrations throughout.