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Milne, A.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Milne, A.A.
- Winnie-the-Pooh. London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1926
- paper
4to (222 x 178mm.), FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 14 OF 20 COPIES ON JAPANESE VELLUM SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR, illustrations by E.H. Shepard, folding map at end, original vellum lettered in gilt on upper cover, collector's cloth chemise and morocco slipcase, largely unopened, very minor spotting at top edge
Condition
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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
A FINE COPY OF THE EXTRA LIMITED EDITION OF THIS CLASSIC OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE.
The first edition of Winnie-the-Pooh was first published in the U.K. in three issues: an extra limited issue (20 copies), a limited issue (350 copies) and a regular trade issue (around 35,000 copies).