1908
First Edition
First Impression
Original Dust Jacket
If you are a book collector, the presence of the original dust jacket on an important book can be a reason to add it to your collection. The Wind in the Willows is a beloved children’s classic, but it is one of the hardest books to collect. Because most of the earliest copies were heavily read, their dust jackets have been discarded or destroyed long ago. This book—telling the story of Mole, Ratty, and Badger as they try to help Mr. Toad after he becomes obsessed with motorcars—is in beautiful condition and looks as it would have when it was first published in 1908.
This special exhibition at the Folger features rare books from the collection of Stuart and Mimi Rose that present literary, cultural, and historical high points.
