Limited Edition: signed first edition, number 160 of 350 copies signed by both Milne and the illustrator E.H. Shepherd, x, (i contents), (i blank), 178, (i a silhouette of Christopher Robin and Pooh), (i printer's imprint) pages, original blue cloth spine and white paper boards with a printed title label on the front cover, edges uncut. The corners are lightly bumped, a hint of foxing on the uncut page edges, pages 129 - 132 are unopened. Dust jacket is frayed at the top and bottom of the spine with some loss, spine soiled and repaired on the inside with cellotape. A very good copy in the dust jacket.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/35031), article by Ann Thwaites, 12 January 2023:
‘Milne, Alan Alexander [A. A. Milne] (1882–1956),…..At Christmas 1925 Milne was asked to write a story for the London Evening News. He decided to write down a bedtime story he had told his son about his bear, which had now acquired the name Winnie-the-Pooh, Winnie after a black Canadian bear in the zoo and Pooh for more mysterious reasons. The story became the first chapter of Winnie-the-Pooh (1926). Christopher Robin himself was at the centre of the stories and most of the other characters (Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, and Roo) came from his toy cupboard. Tigger would join them in the second book. Only Owl and Rabbit (and his friends and relations) were not toys.
'The Milnes had bought Cotchford Farm, near Hartfield, Sussex, on the edge of Ashdown Forest, in 1925 and the combination of toy animals and real forest was irresistible. A second book of children's poems, Now we are Six, followed in 1927 and further adventures in the forest, The House at Pooh Corner, in 1928. They sold and continue to sell in millions, their popularity apparently increased, not diminished, by Walt Disney's films, videos, and marketing. The Pooh books have now been translated into more than thirty languages, including Latin, Japanese, Catalan, Serbo-Croat, and Russian. Oslo and Warsaw both have streets named after Pooh.
EBSCO (https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/literature-and-writing/house-pooh-corner-milne) by Robert P. Ellis:
'"The House at Pooh Corner," authored by A. A. Milne, is the second and final book in the beloved Winnie-the-Pooh series, published in 1928. This work introduces a new character, Tigger, known for his energetic and impulsive nature, which adds a lively dynamic to the existing cast of characters. The narrative captures the themes of friendship, innocence, and the bittersweet nature of growing up, culminating in a poignant farewell between Christopher Robin and Pooh. In the story, Pooh and Christopher share a heartfelt moment as they contemplate the changes in their lives, symbolizing the end of childhood adventures while emphasizing the lasting memories they create together. The interplay of whimsical humour and deeper reflections on maturity is evident, particularly through the character of Eeyore, who offers a uniquely humorous perspective on their farewell. Milne’s writing reflects a profound understanding of childhood, even as he grapples with the passage of time and his own evolving interests as a father. Ultimately, "The House at Pooh Corner" serves as a touching conclusion to Milne's contributions to children's literature, highlighting the transition from playfulness to a more complex understanding of life.'
- Overall Condition: Very good
- Size: Small 4to (225 x 185 mm)
