Description
Author: A. A. Milne (creator of Winnie-the-Pooh)
Illustrator: E. H. Shepard
Publisher: E. P. Dutton & Company
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Edition: Early collected edition (post-1924 compilation)
Printed in: United States of America
Condition: Very Good hardcover / Good+ dust jacket (protected in Brodart)
Description
Written by A. A. Milne—the beloved author of Winnie-the-Pooh—The World of Christopher Robin brings together the complete texts of When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six in one beautifully illustrated volume.
This edition features E. H. Shepard’s iconic illustrations, reproduced in full color and line drawings, capturing the gentle humor, whimsy, and emotional intelligence that have made Milne’s work timeless for both children and adults.
A cornerstone of classic English children’s literature, this book is equally at home as a family keepsake, a nostalgic read-aloud, or a collector’s shelf copy of one of the most influential literary worlds of the 20th century.
Condition Details
-
Hardcover: Very Good
-
Clean, solid binding
-
Light expected wear consistent with age
-
-
Dust Jacket: Good+
-
Tears on back panel were professionally reinforced with archival document repair tape
-
Jacket is now fully protected in Brodart archival cover
-
Front panel displays well
-
-
Interior pages: Clean and intact
-
All illustrations present
All condition issues have been stabilized for long-term preservation.
Why We Love This Book
A. A. Milne’s writing is deceptively simple—warm, wise, and deeply human. This collected volume captures the heart of childhood without sentimentality, paired with E. H. Shepard’s instantly recognizable artwork.