Milne, A.A.

When We Were Very Young. 1924, first edition (page ix numbered), dust-jacket (song setting advertisement only on lower inside flap), bookplate to front free endpaper, dust-jacket soiled with extremities frayed and minor adhesive tape repairs to reverse; Winnie-the-Pooh. 1926, first edition, illustrated endpapers, dust-jacket ("117th Thousand" noted on lower inside flap); Now We Are Six. 1927, first edition, illustrated endpapers, dust-jacket, minor tears to dust-jacket, staining to upper cover of dust-jacket; The House at Pooh Corner. 1928, first edition, illustrated endpapers, dust-jacket; all 8vo, original pictorial cloth lettered with designs in gilt, top edges gilt, collector's green morocco slipcase with Pooh motif, some occasional browning, head and foot of spines slightly bumped, dust-jackets slightly frayed at extremities with some soiling to spines (4)

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."