Lot 195
  • 195

Milne, A.A.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Four Winnie-the-Pooh books, all in first edition, Methuen and Co., 1926-1928
  • PAPER
Winnie-the-Pooh. 1926, first edition, some staining to foot of spine; Now We Are Six. 1927, first edition, dust-jacket, dust-jacket spine browned with loss to head and occasional short tears; The House at Pooh Corner. 1928, first edition, dust-jacket, dust-jacket frayed at extremities with some minor loss; The House at Pooh Corner. 1928, first edition, occasional soiling, spine discoloured; all 8vo, original pictorial cloth lettered with designs in gilt, top edges gilt, some light spotting and browning, spines slightly bumped (4)

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."