{"product_id":"kenneth-grahames-the-wind-in-the-willows-kenneth-bishop-michael-cloke-rene-grahame","title":"Kenneth Grahame's the Wind in the Willows, K Bishop, M  Cloke, R Grahame 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report \u003c\/strong\u003eNew: A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage. (Note: As this specific edition was published in 1985, a true \"New\" grade indicates exceptional preservation over several decades.)Edition1st Edition (First Printing of the 1985 Award Publications Illustrated Edition)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e A remarkable First Edition, First Impression of the 1985 Award Publications edition, distinguished by its pristine, unread condition. Finding a true first printing of this particular release in \"New\" grade is exceptionally uncommon, as these highly accessible editions were typically heavily handled by their intended young audience. This copy features the vibrant, mid-century illustrations of Rene Cloke (1904–1995), whose delicate brushwork and brighter, playful interpretation of the riverbank offer a highly collectible alternative to traditional Shepard illustrations. A flawless, investment-grade copy ideal for collectors of 20th-century children's illustrators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1908, The Wind in the Willows is a celebrated children's classic that follows the charming, interwoven adventures of four anthropomorphic animal friends in the idyllic English countryside. When the mild-mannered Mole abandons his spring cleaning to explore the world above ground, he befriends the easygoing Water Rat, the gruff but wise Badger, and the wealthy, reckless, and eccentric Toad of Toad Hall. The narrative balances lyrical odes to the changing seasons and the simple joys of the riverbank with the chaotic, motorcar-obsessed escapades of Toad, ultimately culminating in a daring mission to reclaim Toad Hall from the weasels and stoats of the Wild Wood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54233949798739,"sku":"4594","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_4dc1fba0-2496-4cad-8a4c-f8a257ab1b92.jpg?v=1783515515","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/kenneth-grahames-the-wind-in-the-willows-kenneth-bishop-michael-cloke-rene-grahame","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}