When We Were Very Young, Milne, A.A – With Decorations by Ernest H. Shepard. Finely Bound. collectible Bond the gilt retaining an uncommon

the gilt retaining an uncommon warmth and clarity

is a testament to the historical and literary significance of this work

When We Were Very Young marked the genesis of one of the most beloved literary creations of the twentieth century

this copy includes notes made by Portal in the text

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When We Were Very Young, Milne, A.A – With Decorations by Ernest H. Shepard. Finely Bound. collectible Bond the gilt retaining an uncommonLondon; Methuen & Co. Ltd, 1924. First Edition, First Impression. Octavo. A finely bound first edition, first impression of When We Were Very Young, the earliest of Milnes four Christopher Robin books and the volume that first introduced Winnie the Pooh (appearing anonymously in the poem Teddy Bear). Bound in full dark blue morocco, with an exquisite gilt onlay to the upper cover depicting three children at play, gilt cornerpieces, and double fillet