Lot 133: Whinnie the Pooh Books by A. A. Milne: 'When We Were Very Young' & 'The House at Pooh Corner'

Current bid: $24 AUD.

Whinnie the Pooh Books by A. A. Milne: 'When We Were Very Young' & 'The House at Pooh Corner' — Lot 133, photograph 1 Whinnie the Pooh Books by A. A. Milne: 'When We Were Very Young' & 'The House at Pooh Corner' — Lot 133, photograph 2 Whinnie the Pooh Books by A. A. Milne: 'When We Were Very Young' & 'The House at Pooh Corner' — Lot 133, photograph 3 Whinnie the Pooh Books by A. A. Milne: 'When We Were Very Young' & 'The House at Pooh Corner' — Lot 133, photograph 4 Whinnie the Pooh Books by A. A. Milne: 'When We Were Very Young' & 'The House at Pooh Corner' — Lot 133, photograph 5 Whinnie the Pooh Books by A. A. Milne: 'When We Were Very Young' & 'The House at Pooh Corner' — Lot 133, photograph 6

Description

A charming pair of early edition hardcover books by A. A. Milne, illustrated by E. H. Shepard. The set includes 'When We Were Very Young' (blue cover) and 'The House at Pooh Corner' (green cover). Both feature gold embossed illustrations of Christopher Robin on the front cover and Winnie the Pooh on the rear, along with gold embossed titles on the spine. The blue volume contains a handwritten inscription dated 'Xmas 1956'. These books are iconic works of children's literature, cherished for their whimsical poetry and stories, and E. H. Shepard's classic illustrations.

Condition Report

The books show signs of age-related wear including fading, scuffing, and minor discoloration to the covers and spines. The spine of 'When We Were Very Young' shows noticeable fraying and wear at the top and bottom. There is a handwritten inscription on the front endpaper of 'When We Were Very Young'. Internal pages may show minor foxing or toning consistent with age.

Specifications

CategoryBooks
Lot ReferenceLOT-133
Buyer's Premium20%
AuthorA. A. Milne
PublisherMethuen & Co. Ltd., London

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