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2251 - MILNE (A. A.) - SHEPARD (Ernst). Winnie-the-Pooh - "Christop…
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Estimate CHF 2,000 - CHF 3,000
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MILNE (A. A.) - SHEPARD (Ernst). Winnie-the-Pooh - "Christopher Robin Books", set of 4 volumes of the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh in first edition. London, Methuen &, Co, 1924-1928. 4 vol. in-8° bound in publisher's full gilt cloth, gilt head boards, original illustrated dust jackets to each volume. A fine, emblematic set of first editions of the Winnie-the-Pooh cycle in their original, sought-after dust jackets. First published in Punch magazine, these texts were an immediate success: the volume was sold out the day it appeared and was soon being quoted, recited and parodied everywhere. The author drew inspiration for the characters in these stories from his son Christopher Robin's cuddly toys. The series ended with The House at Pooh Corner, the last book in the Pooh universe that the author wished to give away. 1) When We Were Very Young. 1924. Publisher's full blue cloth with gilt decoration. Second printing of the first edition as usual, with the Contents page numbered in Roman numerals. 2) Winnie-the-Pooh. 1926. Publisher's full green cloth, decorated in gilt. First-edition illustrated dust-jacket with "117th Thousand" on front flap. 3) Now We Are Six. 1927. Publisher's full red cloth, decorated in gilt. 4) The House at Pooh Corner. 1928. Publisher's full pink cloth, decorated in gilt. Advertising leaflet for the publisher's forthcoming publications Good condition Dust jackets : Minor tears and small losses around the edges of the dust jackets, notably at the head of the spine. Spines sunned and browned with slight soiling depending on the volume Paper slightly soiled or faded depending on the dust jacket, but still in good condition Binding: Very good condition, colours well preserved Minor rubbing to spine and tail edges Pages : Good cleanliness of ff. Slight browning to some endpapers Minor brittleness at some seams of rare sections (copies little or not handled) 1) When We Were Very Young. 1924. 2) Winnie-the-Pooh. 1926. 3) Now We Are Six. 1927. Pictorial red cloth gilt, original illustrated dust jacket. First edition 4) The House at Pooh Corner. 1928. Flyer advertising the publisher's upcoming releases
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