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MILNE, A. A.. BY WAY OF INTRODUCTION.. London Methuen, 1929.
Price: US$13.99 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: FIRST EDITION, SECOND ISSUE (no gilt) 1929, 8vo, 190 x 126 mm, 7¼ x 5 inches, deep pink cloth, lettered WHITE on spine, all edges trimmed, pages: viii, (2), 208, no adverts. Essays and introductions to various books: a note on E.H. Shepard; another on children's books; discussion around King's Breakfast 'Cow'; reviews, e.g. The Collected Stories of Conan Doyle. In the last chapter he gives some intimate details about Christopher Robin. Small neat inscription on front endpaper, top edges slightly dusty. Near Fine in VG+ DUSTWRAPPER (dw: price clipped, slightly tanned on spine, lettering bright, slight rubbing to head and tail of spine, tiny split at top and bottom of upper fold). This second issue is a little shorter than the first issue and has WHITE lettering (not gilt) to the spine and no lettering to upper cover, plus all edges are trimmed. MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE, FURTHER IMAGES ON REQUEST. POSTAGE AT COST.
Seller: Roger Middleton P.B.F.A., Oxford, United Kingdom
Milne, A.A.. THE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN STORY BOOK. Methuen & Co., London, 1929.
Price: US$23.26 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Previous owners inscription on ffep. Light blue boards a little grubby, with Gild title & picture.
Seller: BOOK COLLECTORS GALLERY, SUMMER HILL, NSW, Australia
A A Milne. WHEN WE WERE VERY YOUNG. Methuen & Co Ltd, London, 1929.
Price: US$38.16 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: This copy is in fine condition bound in blue cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine and gilt decoration by the artist to the upper and lower board. This copy is bright, tight, white and square, there is a small neat signature to the top edge of the f.e.p. A dustwrapper is not present. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. When We Were Very Young is a best-selling book of poetry by A. A. Milne It was first published in 1924, and was illustrated by E. H. Shepard. Several of the verses were set to music by Harold Fraser-Simson. The book begins with an introduction entitled "Just Before We Begin", which, in part, tells readers to imagine for themselves who the narrator is, and that it might be Christopher Robin. The 38th poem in the book, "Teddy Bear", that originally appeared in Punch magazine in February 1924, was the first appearance of the famous character Winnie-the-Pooh, first named "Mr. Edward Bear" by Christopher Robin Milne.[2] In one of the illustrations of "Teddy Bear", Winnie-the-Pooh is shown wearing a shirt which was later coloured red when reproduced on a recording produced by Stephen Slesinger. This has become his standard appearance in the Disney adaptations Ref Q 2
Seller: Amazing Book Company, Liphook, United Kingdom
Mine, A.A.. The Christopher Robin Story Book. Methuen & Co, Ltd., London, 1929.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Hardcover. A good copy with wear to courners and spine. There is a black spot on the front of the book. And the book is a bit loose in the boards. This Volume is taken from 4 of Milne's books, When We Were very Young, Now We Are Six, Winnie-the Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. Songs, Poems and Stories with lots of illustrations. The book has many different pictures and items from these 4 of Milne's books.
Seller: Gebhard and Burkhart Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Price: US$63.60 + shipping
Condition: Fair
Description: Octavo, pale blue cloth, gilt vignette on front, illustrations on end papers,wear to spine extremities and lower corners, previous ownership neatly in ink on half title, other ownership in juvenile hand in pencil on verso front free end paper (neatly and lightly - could be erased) splitting between some signatures and loosening, otherwise complete and clean, 171 pages plus 8 pages of other works. Overall condition good-. [QP]
Seller: Portman Rare Books, Tonbridge, United Kingdom
Price: US$63.60 + shipping
Condition: Fair
Description: First edition, first printing. Octavo, pale blue cloth, gilt vignette on front, illustrations on end papers, wear to spine extremities and lower corners, splitting between some signatures and loosening but binding holding, otherwise complete and clean, 171 pages plus 8 pages of other works. Overall condition good-. [QP]
Seller: Portman Rare Books, Tonbridge, United Kingdom
Milne, A.A.. The Christopher Robin Story Book. Methuen, London, 1929.
Price: US$63.60 + shipping
Condition: Fair
Description: New spine. Endpapers are missing. One loose page.
Seller: Beach Hut Books, Lingfield, United Kingdom
Price: US$65.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: First Edition (1929) , so stated. Good: shows moderate wear to the extremities with the fabric worn through at the upper corner tip to expose the underlying board; some rubbing and soiling to the rear panel; much less to the front panel; former owner's name and date at the front free endpaper verso which also shows an outline drawing in ink of a cat and again the name at the rear rear free endpaper verso; several of Shepard's illustrations have been fairly neatly colored in but within some smudges at the opposite pages on a couple of them; some sort of game score tabulation in ink at the page facing the Table of Contents and with a small bit of scribble at the Table of Contents page itself ; the binding leans somewhat but remains secure. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. A good copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and numerous flaws, as described. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.75 x 5.5 x 1 inches). Illustrated with duotone drawings by Ernest H. Shepard. Language: English. Weight: 16.5 ounces. Hardcover: Lacks DJ. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 171 pages
Seller: Black Cat Hill Books, Oregon City, OR, U.S.A.
A.A. Milne. Now We Are Six. Methuen and Co., London, 1929.
Price: US$70.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: A beautiful little book in lovely condition. ---------- Orders of $100.00 or more are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Size: Roughly 5 " Wide and 7½ " Tall
Seller: Eaglestones, Oudtshoorn, South Africa
Milne (A.A.). NOW WE ARE SIX. Methuen & Co Ltd, London, 1929.
Price: US$76.32 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: EARLY REPRINT. Fifth edition, x, 103pp, illustrated through text with black & white drawings by Ernest Shepard, illustrated pale pink endpapers, ink gift inscription dated Xmas 1930 to front free endpaper, half title and last page tanned, pages appear to be clean internally, pencil notations to rear inner endpaper and marks to p102, spine starting to crack in one or two places but the binding is firm, top edge gilt, original red cloth, gilt illustration of Christopher Robin to upper board and Pooh and Piglet to lower board, gilt spine lettering, spine a little sunned, corners bumpedMethuen, London, 1929. Size: 7.75" x 5"
Seller: Old Hall Bookshop, ABA ILAB PBFA BA, Brackley, United Kingdom
Milne, A. A.. When We Were Very Young. Methuen and Co. Limited, 36 Essex St, London, W C, 1929.
Price: US$127.20 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Delightful Rhymes for Little Children of all ages, illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard. In beautiful Blue Full-Leather Binding with 5 bright Gilt Vignette illustrations of the Characters, including Christopher Robin on the front, also Bright Gilt Lettering and Double ruled margins. Gilt lettering on spine. Top page edges Gilt. Rhymes Include "Buckingham Palace" and "Puppy and I". Closed tear to leather halfway down right side of spine and across spine. Hinges cracked. No inscriptions. A few illustrations coloured in pencil.
Seller: Bay Books, Penzance, United Kingdom
Milne, A.A.. The Christopher Robin Story Book. Methuen, London, 1929.
Price: US$139.91 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: First edition/First printing published by Methuen, London 1929. No marks or inscriptions. Tight in it's binding. Old tape marks to pastedowns and endpapers. Spotting to endpages and page edges. Blue cloth covers have mild shelfwear to edges. Mild bumping to bottom corners. Bright Gilt text and illustration to front cover. Slightly dulled to spine. General grubby marks and some light staining.
Seller: Idlegeniusbooks, London, United Kingdom
A. A. Milne. By Way of Introduction. Methuen & Co LTD, London, 1929.
Price: US$178.08 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: The first edition of this collection of essays and introductions by A. A. Milne, originally written for a variety of publications. The first edition of this work.In the original unclipped dustwrapper.A selection of the introductions A. A. Milne wrote for various publications and essays throughout his career.The final essay in this volume concerns the ending of the Pooh series.Eight pages of publisher's adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart. A couple of minor marks to the boards. Dustwrapper is a little discoloured with a few minor marks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
A.A. Milne. The Christopher Robin Story Book. Methuen, London, 1929.
Price: US$300.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: A clean, very impressive copy of the 1929 1st edition. Crisp and Near Fine in its light-blue cloth, with bright gilt-titling and design along the front panel and spine. Just a touch of very light soiling along the front panel's outer hinge, otherwise very clean. And internally, all but pristine, with no writing or markings of any kind. Wonderfully illustrated throughout by the great Ernest Shepard.
Seller: APPLEDORE BOOKS, ABAA, WACCABUC, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$318.01 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: A gorgeous, hardback book, bound in sky blue coloured cloth, with lovely gilt titles on both the spine and front board. No dust jacket. The book is in really good condition, normal wear, marks and tear apply consistent with use and age. Tiny wear to corners and top and bottom of spine, hardly noticeable. Small mark to front board on the side, and a a couple of marks to back board, please see photos. Small, light spotting marks to inside front and back boards. Pen and Ink inscription to a loved one dated 1929 on first plain title page. First published 1929 therefore a first edition. 171 hand cut pages, all intact and all pages, text and fabulous illustrations are in really super good, clean, readable order. Illustrations by Ernest H. Shephard. Nice good, tight binding. Considering this wonderful book is virtually one hundred years old, its amazing that this quality book is still in such fabulous condition. It deserves to be cherished and preserved for future generations and would grace any stylish home library.
Seller: Bishops Green Books, Newbury, BERKS, United Kingdom
Price: US$433.45 + shipping
Description: Good copy only in gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands worn. Panel edges bumped and rubbed as with age. Hinges starting. Previous owner's inscription. Text remains clear without blemish. Physical description: 171 pages; ill. Subjects: Toys; Juvenile fiction. Animals; Juvenile fiction. Milne, A. A. 1 Kg.
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Price: US$484.00 + shipping
Description: Good copy only in gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands worn. Panel edges bumped and rubbed as with age. Hinges starting. Previous owner's inscription. Text remains clear without blemish. Physical description: 171 pages; ill. Subjects: Toys; Juvenile fiction. Animals; Juvenile fiction. Milne, A. A. 1 Kg.
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$499.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 1929 Christopher Robin 1st ed Story Book AA Milne Winnie-the-Pooh Illustrated Some people care too much. I think it's called love. A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh The 1929 classic Christopher Robin Story Book is a collection of short stories and tales from the A.A. Milne Winnie-the-Pooh books. It features the original illustrations from Ernest Shepard. A rare first edition with first published in 1929 on verso of title page. Item number: #30970 Price: $499 MILNE, A.A. The Christopher Robin story book: from When we were very young, Now we are six, Winnie-the-Pooh, the house at Pooh Corner London: Methuen, 1929. First edition. First printing Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o x, [2], 171, [9] o Heavily illustrated throughout Language: English Binding: Hardcover; secure o Light blue cloth Size: ~7.75in X 5.25in (19.5cm x 13.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 30970 Photos available upon request.
Seller: Schilb Antiquarian, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.
MILNE. A. A.. WINNIE THE POOH.. Methuen & Co. London. 1929, 1929.
Price: US$572.41 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: EARLY PRINTING. Ninth edition. 8vo. Same format as the first edition of 1926. Illustrated throughout with wonderful line drawings by E. H. Shepard. Decorative map endpapers printed in black on green paper. Top edge gilt. A very good, bright copy in the original green cloth, with gilt stamped decorations of Christopher Robin and Pooh to front board. Gilt still very bright. Cloth is marked to the top of the front board and a few spots to the rear but is generally very clean and fresh. A remarkable tight, fresh clean and unmarked copy throughout. The book looks unread. A lovely copy in original illustrated better than very good dustwrapper showing some minor creasing to the top edge but overall a verry clean and bright example. A superior early copy of this classic.
Seller: Paul Foster. - ABA & PBFA Member., London, United Kingdom
Milne, A A. Winnie-the-Pooh. Methuen & Co, London, 1929.
Price: US$731.41 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Eighth edition of 1929. Very clean and bright original dark green and gilt binding with gilt drawing of Christopher Robin and Pooh to front cover with gilt border rules and gilt letters to spine. Very clean and clear decorated end papers by E H Shepherd showing illustrated map of the Christopher's and Pooh's houses and their environs; very clean and tight text block with colour and black and white drawings by Shepherd and no spotting or sunning. Dust jacket condition: very clean original light orange heavy paper wrapper, with decorated front cover, spine and verso; nicks to top and bottom of flap bends and to spine tips, not affecting drawings or letters; a little scuffing and dirt marks (see images); not price clipped (7/6 net to spine). Additional postage to cover full insurance for rare volume will be requested following order of the book.
Seller: M&B Books, London, United Kingdom
Milne, A.A.. The Christopher Robin Story Book. Methuen, London, 1929.
Price: US$1081.22 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: The First UK printing published by Methuen, London in 1929. The BOOK is in Very Good++ or better condition. Light pushing at the spine ends. The gilt titling and decorations remain bright. One small previous owner's name to the extreme upper front pastedown (occluded by the wrapper front flap) and a penned gift inscription to the blank verso of the front end-paper. Some slight spotting and toning to the text-block. Some very light spotting to the page edges in places. The WRAPPER is complete and is in Very Good++ condition. A slither of loss to the foot of the spine and to the upper front corner. A number of closed tears including a 6cm closed tear to the lower rear flap fold. These have been repaired to the verso with clear archival tape. The fragile E.H. Shepard wrapper artwork presents very well in the removable Brodart archival cover. Profusely illustrated throughout in B/W by E.H. Shepard. Loosely laid in is a small charming coloured pen and ink illustration 'Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh' by an unknown hand. An increasingly rare title to find with its original wrapper. Collectible. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.
Seller: Ashton Rare Books ABA : PBFA : ILAB, Market Harborough, United Kingdom
Milne, A. A.. The Christopher Robin Story Book. Methuen & Co, London, 1929.
Price: US$1250.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition, first printing. Fine, with light foxing to prelims and terminals, in a Near Fine, lightly edge-worn dust jacket with minor chipping at the head and a short closed tear at the tail of the front spine joint. A lovely and bright copy.
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Milne, A. A & Shepard, Ernest H.. The Christopher Robin Story Book. Methuen, UK, 1929.
Price: US$1590.03 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Published by Methuen, London, UK, 1928. First edition. Original cloth gilt. Dustwrapper. Size: 14cm x 19.8cm. pp xii + 171 + ads. Decorative endpapers. A selection from all of the four Winnie the Pooh stories. Illustrated throughout by Ernest Shepard. Neat ink name and date of 1929 to the front endpaper. Occasional slight foxing else a near fine, tight, clean copy in a near fine dustwrapper which has a small chip to the head of the spine, a 4cm closed tear to the rear panel and a small amount of wear to the front right-hand corner but is exceptionally clean and bright. Very scarce in this condition.
Seller: Hornseys, Ripon, United Kingdom
Milne, A. A.. More "Very Young" Songs. Methuen & Co.; Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, Ltd, London, 1929.
Price: US$1725.00 + shipping
Description: Quarto. (6), 40, (2)pp. One of 100 copies signed by the contributors: Milne, who wrote the lyrics; Shepard, who lent his characteristic illustrations of Pooh, Christopher Robin, and company; and H. Fraser-Smith, who composed the music. The tempo directions for the songs suitably charming, instructing the musician to play "Hurriedly," "In moderate time, like a beetle," or "Quickly or slowly according to who's winning." Bound in blue cloth-backed boards covered with gray paper, and with paper label to upper cover. Mild exterior toning, some rubs to corners, else a near fine copy.
Seller: Bromer Booksellers, Inc., ABAA, Boston, MA, U.S.A.
Price: US$1900.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Milne, A.A., By Way of Introduction. London: Methuen & Co., Ltd., 1929. First edition, first printing, signed on title page. Original printed dust jacket with a custom, clamshell case. This is a first edition of A.A. Milne's By Way of Introduction. Milne has signed the book on the title page in blue ink. The book is presented with its original beige dust jacket. It was published out of London by Methuen & Co., Ltd., in 1929. This book features a collection of introductions written by Alan Alexander Milne (1882-1956). The collection of essays and excerpts were written for various publications and compiled by Milne. The work shows off his accessible and sometimes humorous writing style, recognizable from his children's books. There is a selection of his critical work included in the volume, as well a piece about his philosophical approach to writing children's books throughout his career, and even a few details about his Winnie the Pooh character, Christopher Robin. Milne was best known for his children's book series Winnie the Pooh. Included in the back of the book is a loose pamphlet advertising the Pooh series as "the most popular gift books," with illustrations. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Original dust jacket has some shelf ware, light bumping at corners. Dust jacket is protected in a mylar sleeve. The signature is clean and legible. Internal pages clean. Accompanied by a custom, archival clamshell case with quarter leather, raised bands on the spine, and gilt tooling. There is an inlaid image of Milne on the front cover of the clamshell. Dimensions: Book: 7 3/4" x 5 1/2" W x 1" D; Case: 8 3/4" H x 6 1/2" W x 1 3/4" D.
Seller: The Great Republic, Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A.