2008 Signed Limited First Edition - Wind in the Willows by Charles van Sandwyk
Author: Kenneth Grahame. Illustrated by Charles van Sandwyk.
Title: The Wind in the Willows.
Publisher: London, The Folio Society, 2008. First Edition. First Deluxe Edition Limited to 1000 copies. With an original copperplate etching signed and numbered by Charles van Sandwyk. This copy is #864/1000.
Language: Text in English.
Size: Large Box: 14" X 11". Book: 13" X 10".
Pages: 266 pages.
Binding: Fine luxurious quarter vellum binding with Oxford paper sides, featuring an exquisite gilt, silver, and brown design of Rat and Mole in a boat. Spine titled in gilt with decorative elements. In a protective removable mylar cover. Housed in the fine original green slipcase with a gilt-lettered spine label.
Content: Fine condition. Printed on high-quality Cordier Wove paper with Hello matt art plates. Includes a special etching hand-printed under the artist’s supervision, signed and numbered #864 by Charles van Sandwyk. Limited edition of 1,000 copies.
Illustrations: Lavishly illustrated with numerous full-color plates, decorative borders, and intricate black-and-white drawings by Charles van Sandwyk. The book features a hand-signed etching, unique to this limited edition.
Estimate: (USD $2000-3000)
The book: This is the stunning Centenary Limited Edition of The Wind in the Willows, published by The Folio Society to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the book’s first publication in 1908. It follows the original text and is presented in a truly magnificent collector’s format, with Charles van Sandwyk’s enchanting illustrations bringing new life to the classic tale. The story follows the adventures of Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger, weaving together themes of friendship, adventure, and the beauty of the English countryside.
The author: Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932) was a British writer best known for The Wind in the Willows, a timeless masterpiece of children’s literature. Originally told as bedtime stories for his son, the novel captures a nostalgic, whimsical view of rural life and has been beloved by generations.
The illustrator: Charles van Sandwyk is a highly acclaimed Canadian artist and illustrator known for his delicate and detailed illustrations inspired by classic book arts. His work, reminiscent of Golden Age illustrators, perfectly captures the charm and magic of The Wind in the Willows, making this edition a visual and literary treasure.