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When We Were Very Young
by Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander)
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: Methuen & Co., 1924 Illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard. First edition, first printing, second state with “ix” to contents leaf. One of 5,140 copies. Signed by Milne on title page. Original publisher’s blue cloth, front and rear boards illustrated in gilt, gilt border to front board, spine lettered in gilt, top edge gilt. A near fine copy with light rubbing to spine ends, a few tiny spots of soiling to cloth, bottom corners gently bumped, spine slightly shaken but sturdy overall, and light offsetting to endpapers. Overall, a beautiful copy of Milne’s first book to feature Winnie the Pooh. A.A. Milne's 1924 collection of poetry When We Were Very Young contains the first depiction of Winnie the Pooh in the poem "Teddy Bear" on page 85. Containing 52 poems, the collection is beautifully illustrated by Ernest Howard Shepard with simple ink drawings. The best-selling book is lovingly dedicated to A.A. Milne's son Christopher Robin Milne who was four at the time of the book's publication. Many of Milne's characters were based on his son and his son's toys. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine. Illus. by Shepard, Ernest H..
Synopsis
This collection of poetry by A. A. Milne and illustrated by E. H. Shepard has been delighting children and adults alike since being published in 1924. While dated, most of the simple, humorous poems remain magical and relevant to today's children. The book begins with an introduction entitled "Just Before We Begin," which introduces a narrator that might be Christopher Robin. Winnie the Pooh is included in the poem, "Teddy Bear," which originally appeared in Punch magazine in February 1924.
Reviews
On Sep 17 2017, a reader said:
I read these poems as a child; probably my first book of poems. I loved them then for the whimisical and magical feelings the poems inspire as well as the simple humour a child can well understand and adults still appreciate. The creative imaginations of A. A. Milne will always be cherished in my heart and literary appreciation.
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Details
- Bookseller
- B & B Rare Books, Ltd., ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- AAM074
- Title
- When We Were Very Young
- Author
- Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander)
- Illustrator
- Shepard, Ernest H.
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- London: Methuen & Co.
- Date Published
- 1924
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Modern Firsts; Fiction; British Literature; Signed Books; Children's Literature;
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About the Seller
B & B Rare Books, Ltd., ABAA
Biblio member since 2006
New York, New York
About B & B Rare Books, Ltd., ABAA
Selling First Editions and Rare Books from all centuries. Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, modern first editions, signed and inscribed books, early children's literature, and poetry.
Glossary
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- First Edition
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- Top Edge Gilt
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Shaken
- A hardcover in which the text block is loose, but still attached to the binding.
- Fine
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Second State
- used in book collecting to refer to a first edition, but after some change has been made in the printing, such as a correction,...
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