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Milne, A.A.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Milne, A.A.
- The Christopher Robin Story Book. New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., 1929
- paper
4to (223 x 174mm.), first American edition, NUMBER 342 OF 350 COPIES ON "LARGE PAPER" SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR, illustrations by E.H. Shepard, original half-cloth with lettering piece on spine, ORIGINAL PUBLISHER'S BOX, largely unopened, box soiled and discoloured with small tears to one joint of box lid and to long edge of box lid
Condition
A near mint copy, largely unopened. The publisherÂ’s box has some soiling to the lid, with a few tears and chips.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
THE ONLY LIMITED EDITION OF THIS TITLE. Only Dutton in New York issued a limited signed edition of the title (and a regular trade edition). Milne's English publisher, Methuen, issued only a regular trade edition.