Kenneth Grahame — The Headswoman

London, John Lane, The Bodley Head , 1921 . First edition. Cloth. A lovely example of the first illustrated edition of Kenneth Grahame's charming tale, with illustrations from Marcia Lane Foster. Initially published in 1898, this is the first illustrated edition, with a frontispiece and seven colour plates by Marcia Lane Foster.Collated, complete.In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.A delightfully satirical tale following the fate of Jeanne who, after an impassioned speech, is awarded her father's position as town executioner, with various complications ensuing.Written by Kenneth Grahame, a British writer best remembered for the classic of children's literature The Wind in the Willows. In the publisher's original cloth backed, paper covered boards, and unclipped dust wrapper. Back strip a touch age toned, otherwise externally excellent. Dust wrapper back strip significantly age toned. Loss of paper to back strip head and tail, with light chipping to head of front wrap, and significant closed tear to rear wrap head. Two small holes to fold over head of front joint. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with only the odd spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Marcia Lane Foster. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.