Rare 1940 Limited Editions Club (Lec) the Wind in the Willows - First Arthur Rackham Edition, Signed by Designer Bruce Rogers

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Rare 1940 Limited Editions Club (LEC)

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The Wind in the Willows - First Arthur Rackham Edition, Signed by Designer Bruce Rogers

This is a highly sought-after, collectible copy of Kenneth Grahame's classic, produced by the prestigious Limited Editions Club (LEC) in 1940. This specific printing holds historical significance as it is the first edition of the book ever published with illustrations by the legendary artist Arthur Rackham, his final project completed just before his death in 1939.

Features:

Author: Kenneth Grahame
Illustrator: Arthur Rackham (featuring 16 mounted color plates)
Introduction By: A.A. Milne
Designer: Bruce Rogers (considered one of the greatest book designers)
Rarity: A limited edition, numbered copy (one of only 2,020 copies produced) and signed by Bruce Rogers on the colophon page.

Condition and Binding:

Binding: Original publisher's binding with a quarter pale yellow buckram spine over decorative patterned paper boards.
Edges: Features a gilt top edge; the other edges are preserved as partially uncut, indicating its originality.
Protection: Currently protected under a clear plastic jacket.
Note: This copy does not include the original green cardboard slipcase, which is common for this edition.

This exceptional volume is a cornerstone piece for any serious book collector, combining the talents of Grahame, Milne, Rackham, and Rogers into one beautiful publication. See less