Milne, A.A.

8vo (207 x 138mm.), first American edition, ONE OF 500 COPIES SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, illustrations by E.H. Shepard, original cloth-backed pictorial boards, illustrated endpapers, collector's slipcase, slight spotting and browning, extremities worn, ownership signature

This copy has numerous pages uncut, with only some minor spotting and browning, noticeable on the front endpapers and a few pages. The page bearing the author’s signature also bears a neat ownership inscription in ink. The white laminate pictorial boards appear lightly spotted and are worn at extremities, particularly at the corners and along the lower edges. Lettering on spine slightly faded. This copy is housed in a green slipcase, which is worn at extremities and the label is slightly chipped.
"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."

It appears that the American publisher issued 500 copies of which 100 were numbered and signed by the author (with a different limitation note). This copy is one of the 400 copies although it does carry Milne's signature on the reverse of the frontispiece.