Lot 270
  • 270

Milne, A.A.

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Description

  • Complete set of Winnie-the-Pooh books. Methuen, 1924-1928
When We Were Very Young. 1924, page ix numbered; Winnie-the-Pooh. 1927, some splitting at gutter; Now We Are Six. 1927, signed by christopher milne on title-page, some splitting at gutter; The House at Pooh Corner. 1928, signed by christopher milne on title-page; all 8vo, first editions, each with illustrations by E.H. Shepard, later pictorial morocco by Bayntun with Shepard designs in gilt on upper covers, spines gilt in compartments, original upper cover, spine and lower  covers bound-in at rear of each volume, grey cloth slipcase (4)

Condition

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