Milne, A.A.

When We Were Very Young. 1924, first edition, first issue (without page ix numbering), dust-jacket (song setting advertisement only), dust-jacket very slightly chipped at folds, neatly reinforced, slightly discoloured, slight browning to endpapers; Winnie-the-Pooh. 1927, dust-jacket ("117th Thousand" noted), very minor abrasion to dust-jacket upper cover; Now We Are Six. 1927, dust-jacket, very slightly chipped at head of dust-jacket spine; The House at Pooh Corner. 1928, dust-jacket, slight tear to half-title, minor browning to end-papers; all 8vo, FIRST EDITIONS, each with illustrations by E.H. Shepard, original pictorial cloth lettered with designs in gilt, top edges gilt, collector's folding box (4)

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."

A FINE SET