1966 Signed First Edition - The Wind in the Willows illustrated by Tasha Tudor

Author: Kenneth Grahame. Illustrated by Tasha Tudor.
Title: The Wind in the Willows
Publisher: The World Publishing Company, Cleveland and New York, 1966. First Illustrated Edition by Tasha Tudor.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 9.5 x 6.5 inches.
Pages: 255 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine original green cloth binding with silver gilt illustration of Mole, Badger, and Toad on the front cover and spine titles in silver (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) housed in its very good original dust jacket (small close tears, clipped but price still showing) featuring an enchanting illustration of the riverside, framed by willows, now under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing - as shown, one very small stain in the outer margin of 6 pages without affecting the text - as shown). This edition is signed by the illustrator, Tasha Tudor, with a personal inscription on the half-title page - as shown.
Illustrations: Beautifully illustrated by Tasha Tudor, featuring delicate pencil sketches and lovely full-color illustrations that bring Grahame’s timeless tale to life. The endpapers showcase an atmospheric woodland scene, perfectly capturing the world of Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad. (Complete).

Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies signed by Tasha Tudor available for sale worldwide). 

The book: Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows is a beloved classic of English literature, originally published in 1908. This charming edition, illustrated and signed by the renowned artist Tasha Tudor, captures the whimsical adventures of Mole, Rat, Badger, and the irrepressible Mr. Toad as they navigate life along the riverbank. A tale of friendship, loyalty, and the joys of nature, The Wind in the Willows continues to captivate readers of all ages.

The author: Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932) was a Scottish author best known for The Wind in the Willows, a book that has become one of the most cherished works of children's literature. Originally written as bedtime stories for his son, the novel has inspired numerous adaptations, including stage productions and animated films.

The illustrator: Tasha Tudor (1915–2008) was an American illustrator renowned for her nostalgic, detailed, and whimsical depictions of pastoral life and classic literature. Her work on The Wind in the Willows is particularly esteemed, bringing warmth and charm to Grahame’s world with her delicate watercolors and intricate pen-and-ink drawings. Tudor's signature style has made her one of the most beloved illustrators of the 20th century.