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1937 Rare Book - The WIND IN THE WILLOWS by K. Grahame. Illustrated by Nancy Barnhart.

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Author: Kenneth Grahame. Nancy Barnhart, illustrator.
Title: The Wind in the Willows Illustrated by Nancy Barnhart.
Publisher: New York, Charles Scibner's Sons, 1937.
Language: Text in English.

Size: 8" X 6.5".
Pages: 350 pages.
Binding: Attractive and Very good original full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the wonderful twelve full-page color and black and white illustrations by Nancy Barnhart.

The book A beautiful 1937 edition of "The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Nancy Barnhart, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. This beloved classic tells the story of Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger, who live in a pastoral version of Edwardian England. The novel is a blend of adventure, morality, and camaraderie, celebrated for its vivid depiction of nature and the idealized countryside. Barnhart’s illustrations beautifully capture the spirit and charm of Grahame’s characters and settings, making this edition a prized possession for collectors.

The author: Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932) was a British writer, most famous for "The Wind in the Willows," one of the classics of children's literature. He had a talent for writing stories that conjured up a nostalgic, idealized world of innocence and nature.

The illustrator: Nancy Barnhart was a talented illustrator known for her ability to bring stories to life with her art. Her illustrations in "The Wind in the Willows" are notable for their warmth and charm, perfectly complementing Grahame's lyrical narrative. Her work adds a visual richness to the book, enhancing the overall experience of this enduring story.