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Milne, A.A.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Milne, A.A.
- Complete set of Winnie-the-Pooh books. London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1924-1928
- Paper
When We Were Very Young. 1924, number 24 of 100 copies, original burgundy buckram-backed boards, bookplate, unopened, some browning and cockling to endpapers; Winnie-the-Pooh. 1926, number 340 of 350 copies, folding sketch-map at end, original blue buckram-backed boards, unopened, creases to rear free endpaper, corner bumped, tears and creases to dust-jacket; Now We Are Six. 1927, number 6 of 200 copies, additional paper label at end, original tan buckram-backed boards, unopened, dust-jacket soiled; The House at Pooh Corner. 1928, number 173 of 350 copies, original blue buckram-backed boards, loss to dust-jacket spine; all small 4to, FIRST EDITIONS, EACH SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR, illustrations by E.H. Shepard, original bindings, DUST-JACKETS, each volume in separate chemises with single slipcase housing all four volumes, some wear to dust-jackets (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."
"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
A rare opportunity to acquire a set of the limited signed first editions.