Milne, A.A.

1) Now We Are Six. Methuen, 1927, first edition, original pictorial green roan gilt [one of 1500 copies bound thus], decorated endpapers, gilt edges, [Haring-Smith C96], binding slightly worn and soiled; 2) Mr Pim. Hodder and Stoughton, [1921], first edition, presentation copy inscribed 'Yours very sincerely | A.A. Milne', contemporary calf, [Haring-Smith A2]; 3) The Red House Mystery. Methuen, 1922, first edition, presentation copy inscribed 'And what better? | A.A. Milne | 28.ix.22', contemporary calf, [Haring-Smith A3]; 4) First Plays. Chatto & Windus, 1919, first edition, presentation copy inscribed 'Yours very sincerely | A.A. Milne', contemporary calf, [Haring-Smith B8]; 5) The Sunny Side. Methuen, 1921, first edition, presentation copy inscribed 'Vincent Seligman | from | A.A. Milne', contemporary calf, [Haring-Smith E387]; together with 8 others; all 8vo, occasional spotting and browning, occasional wear to bindings (13)

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."

The eight other volumes comprise:

Second Plays. Chatto & Windus, 1921, first edition, presentation copy inscribed ‘Yours very sincerely | A.A. Milne’, contemporary calf, [Haring-Smith B12]

Three Plays. New York: Putnam’s, 1922, first edition, presentation copy inscribed ‘Yours ever | A.A. Milne’, original boards, [Haring-Smith B16], binding worn with some loss

Once On a Time. Hodder and Stoughton, [1917], first edition, contemporary calf, [Haring-Smith C1]

The Day’s Play. Methuen, 1919, reprint, presentation copy inscribed ‘Yours very sincerely | A.A. Milne’, contemporary calf, [Haring-Smith E182]

The Holiday Round. Methuen, 1912, first edition, presentation copy inscribed ‘Yours very sincerely | A.A. Milne’, contemporary calf, [Haring-Smith E249]

Once a Week. Methuen, 1917, reprint, presentation copy inscribed ‘Yours very sincerely | A.A. Milne’, contemporary calf, [Haring-Smith E319]

Not That It Matters. Methuen, 1921, reprint, presentation copy inscribed ‘Yours very sincerely | A.A. Milne’, contemporary calf, [Haring-Smith F274]

If I May. Methuen, 1920, first edition, presentation copy inscribed ‘Yours very sincerely | A.A. Milne’, contemporary calf, [Haring-Smith F293]