New York, The Heritage Press, 1940
This publication was preceded by a limited edition, also in the U. S. but was not published in U. K. until 1950 and then with few illustrations due to post-war paper rationing that was still in operation.
The last book illustrated by Arthur Rackham, published shortly after his death. "Outstanding". - Ray. 'It showed no fading of his talent, and the images of Rat, Mole, and Toad going about their adventures in a world of gnarled willows and quivering aspen trees is very much in Rackham manner'. [Felmingham]
First Rackham trade edition, 8vo., illustrated with 12 colour plates and line illustrations by Arthur Rackham, later superb full green morocco binding by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London, triple gilt-panelled to boards with fish, insect and bird devices to corners and highly decorated spine panels, gilt dentelles, all edges gilt, in fine condition.
The last book illustrated by Arthur Rackham, published shortly after his death. "Outstanding". - Ray. 'It showed no fading of his talent, and the images of Rat, Mole, and Toad going about their adventures in a world of gnarled willows and quivering aspen trees is very much in Rackham manner'. [Felmingham]
First Rackham trade edition, 8vo., illustrated with 12 colour plates and line illustrations by Arthur Rackham, later superb full green morocco binding by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London, triple gilt-panelled to boards with fish, insect and bird devices to corners and highly decorated spine panels, gilt dentelles, all edges gilt, in fine condition.
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