Description: Limited Large Paper EditionTHE GOLDEN AGEBy Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard(1928)Signed limited edition of Grahame's reminiscences of his boyhood, framed as a conflict between the Olympians (adults) and the Argonauts (children) - the first with illustrations by regular collaborator Ernest H. Shepard.Near fine. Best known for his illustrations of THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS and WINNIE THE POOH, in THE GOLDEN AGE Ernest H. Shepard's artistic talent is on full display. This limited edition on "specially made rag paper" is signed by both Shepard and Grahame. An unusually attractive copy. London: John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, (1928). 8.75'' x 5.5''. Original parchment-backed marbled boards. Top edge gilt. Black-and-white frontispiece with 27 black-and-white illustrations. x, 168 pages. Signed by Grahame and Shepard to limitation page, numbered 190 of 275. Bookplate of architect Parker Morse Hooper to front pastedown. Binding with mild bumping to corners, slight lean. Clean. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 880 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
End Time: 2025-02-03T05:54:35.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Author: Grahame, Kenneth; Shepard, Ernest H
Publisher: John Lane The Bodley Head Limited
Year Printed: 1928
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
