[RACKHAM, Arthur (1867-1939), illustrator]. GRAHAME, Kenneth (1859-1932). The Wind in the Willows. With an Introduction by A. A. Milne. New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1940. 4to. Illustrated with 16 mounted color plates. [246] pp. Publisher's tan buckram backstrip over batik papered boards, spine lettered in gilt, publisher's paper slipcase (cloth spine lightly sunned and foxed, some rubbing to binding; slipcase worn, sunned). Near fine. #1778/2020, SIGNED BY DESIGNER AND PRINTER, BRUCE ROGERS. This was the final book illustrated by Rackham before his death. He had been offered the chance to illustrate the 1908 first edition but had declined; this was one of Rackham's few professional regrets. He got his chance to rectify his mistake just before he died, leaving the world with these charming illustrations of Toad, Mole, and the other residents of Grahame's delightful book. From the Collection of Louis A. Irmo. Measurements: 12 x 9 x 2".