Milne, A.A.

When We Were Very Young. 1924, first edition (with page ix numbering), dust-jacket (song setting advertisement only), browning to endpapers, head and foot of spine bumped, soiled dust-jacket frayed at extremities with tears and minor loss; Winnie-the-Pooh. 1926, first edition, dust-jacket ("117th Thousand" noted), booklabel to front fixed endpaper, corners slightly bumped, head and foot of dust-jacket spine frayed with minor loss; Now We Are Six. 1927, first edition, dust-jacket, minor browning, some spotting to edges, soiled dust-jacket with loss to head of spine and other chips; The House at Pooh Corner. 1928, first edition, dust-jacket, ownership signature to half-title; all 8vo, each with illustrations by E.H. Shepard, original pictorial cloth lettered with designs in gilt, top edges gilt, collector's slipcase (4)

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."