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2253 - MILNE (A. A.) - SHEPARD (Ernst). Reunion of the first 2 coll…
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Estimate CHF 400 - CHF 600
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MILNE (A. A.) - SHEPARD (Ernst). Reunion of the first 2 collections of children's poetry by Milne in sought-after editions: 1) When I Was Very Young. New York and London, The Fountainhead Press and Methuen and Company, 1930. In-8° bound in publisher's illustrated full cloth, in original hardback slipcase. Limited and numbered edition, signed by the author on the title page. A fine copy. 2) Now We Are Six. London, Methuen, 1927. In-8° hardback, publisher's full red cloth, decorated in gilt, original illustrated dust jacket. First edition of this second collection of children's poetry illustrated by Ernst Shepard. A fine copy, the dust jacket is in good condition with an unstained spine and some wear to the edges. MILNE (A. A.) - SHEPARD (Ernst). Milne's first two children's poetry collections in desirable editions: 1) When I Was Very Young. New York and London, The Fountainhead Press and Methuen and Company, 1930. 8vo. in original publisher's pictorial cloth and its original slipcase with printed spine label. Illustrated by Ernest Shepard. Limited and numered edition signed by Milnes at the limitation page. Very fresh copy 2) Now We Are Six. London, Methuen, 1927. 8vo. bound in pictorial red cloth gilt, original illustrated dust jacket. First edition of the second poems collection for children by Milne illustrated by E. H. Shepard. Very good copy, dust jacket's spine darkened and some small chips to head
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Auction time 06/10/2026 at 10:00 AM
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