When We Were Very Young
1927 (Sixteenth Reprint).
Methuen & Co
, London, England
Shepard's beautiful black and white illustrations throughout are perhaps at their best here of the classic Milne four volume series, This collection of Milne's poetry remains enchanting and magical for today's children and in fact Winnie the Pooh is included in the poem, "Teddy Bear" which originally appeared in Punch magazine in February 1924.
$50.00
Specifications
| Author | Milne A.A |
| Illustrator | Illustrated by Ernest Shepard |
| Publisher | Methuen & Co |
| Place Published | London, England |
| Year Published | 1927 (Sixteenth Reprint) |
| Date of First Edition or Edition Notes |
1924 |
| Size | 8vo - Octavo, 152mm x 229mm |
| Chapters | XLIV |
| Pages | 100pp |
Condition Report
| Cover | Hardcover in original smooth but lightly damaged Royal blue boards pictorially stamped ( three nursery rhyme figures) and ruled in gilt with spine likewise lettered and ruled in gilt and with a faded t.e.g. and another figure original rear board.. the spine remains sound other than a cracked margin between pages 52 and 53 plus it is faded, lightly soiled and edge worn with all corners likewise bumped and worn. the gilt pictures are still very clear and bright original both boards. there is no dust wrapper but it is in overall good condition and now protected by a removable clear archival covering. |
| Overall | Internally the text is in very good original better condition devoid of foxing, random damage original marking original any prior owner identifiers. the half-title and second last page are significantly toned however. |