First edition of The Wind in the Willows sells for £32,400
An edition of Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows, dedicated to the daughter of Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, who was thought to have been the model for the character of Ratty, sold for 10 times more than expected
A first edition of Kenneth Grahame's children's classic, The Wind in the Willows, belonging to the daughter of the man thought to have inspired the character of Ratty, has been sold for £32,400 — a sum 10 times higher than anticipated.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Wednesday, 24 March, 2010
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