This gift edition contains all four of A.A. Milne's classic children's books of verse and stories about Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh, accompanied by E.H. Shepard's original drawings and illustrations.
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A.A. Milne grew up in a school - his parents ran Henley House in Kilburn, for young boys - but never intended to be a children's writer. Pooh he saw as a pleasant sideline to his main career as a playwright and regular scribe for the satirical literary magazine, Punch.
Writing was very much the dominant feature of A.A. (Alan Alexander)'s life. He joined the staff of Punch in 1906, and became Assistant Editor. In the course of two decades he fought in the First World War, wrote some 18 plays and three novels, and fathered a son, Christopher Robin Milne, in 1920 (although he described the baby as being more his wife's work than his own!).
Observations of little Christopher led Milne to produce a book of children's poetry, When We Were Very Young, in 1924, and in 1926 the seminal Winnie-the-Pooh. More poems followed in Now We Are Six (1927) and Pooh returned in The House at Pooh Corner (1928). After that, in spite of enthusiastic demand, Milne declined to write any more children's stories as he felt that, with his son growing up, they would now only be copies based on a memory.
In one way, Christopher Robin turned out to be more famous than his father, though he became uncomfortable with his fame as he got older, preferring to avoid the literary limelight and run a bookshop in Dartmouth. Nevertheless, he published three volumes of his reminiscences before his death in 1996.
This is a collection of books for Poohs Library. -Winnie-The-Pooh- The House At Pooh Corner - When We Were Very Young - Now We Are Six. This is the pastel edition.
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. E. H. Shepard (illustrator). 1st Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 13541024-6
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Condition: Good. E. H. Shepard (illustrator). 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 8808419-6
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hardcover. Condition: Good. E. H. Shepard (illustrator). Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # rev9580363909
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. E. H. Shepard (illustrator). Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # rev6243668317
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hardcover. Condition: Like New. E. H. Shepard (illustrator). Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Seller Inventory # rev6592375448
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Seller: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. E. H. Shepard (illustrator). ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Seller Inventory # 2142588
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Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. E. H. Shepard (illustrator). ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Seller Inventory # 1166431
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Seller: Mooney's bookstore, Den Helder, Netherlands
Condition: As New. E. H. Shepard (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 1A2E4275722C850
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Seller: Alpha 2 Omega Books BA, Southampton, HANTS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. E. H. Shepard (illustrator). VGC plus/VGC.Methuen Children's Books,1994.Boxset with four books including:Winnie the Pooh, The House At Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young, Now We are Six.Dark blue hardbacks(silver illustration on the front cover,silver lettering to the spine,a couple of small nicks on the edges of the covers and spines,small tear on the edges of the spine for The House at Pooh Corner book) in VGC plus, with Dj(a couple of small creases,nicks and scratches on the edges of the Dj cover) in VGC, with an illustrated slipcase(small ink marks,nicks and dents on the slipcase) in VGC.Illustrated with many colour drawings.Illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard.Nice and clean pages as new with a small ink mark on the outer edges,some colour scribbles inside the front cover for The Winnie-The-Pooh book,a couple of small creases and small mark on the edges of the pages.Nice and clean boxset with light shelf wear on the Dj covers and slipcase.539pp(in total).Price un-clipped. Heavy boxset(approx. 2.5 Kg). Seller Inventory # 7742
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