The Christopher Robin Story Book (from When We Were Very Young, Now We Are Six, Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner)
by Milne, A. A.; Shepard, Ernest H. (illustrations)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Very Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Methuen, 1931. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Hardcover. Near Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¼ - 9¼" tall. Shepard, Ernest H.. First edition, third printing. Octavo hardback, blue cloth, pictorial gilt. xii, 171 pp. + 8 pages of publisher's adverts Black & white illustrations by E. H. Shepard. Slight rubbing at corners, NearVery Good condition. No dust jacket. Original gift inscription at top of half- title page
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- Bookseller
- Alexander's Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 089396
- Title
- The Christopher Robin Story Book (from When We Were Very Young, Now We Are Six, Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner)
- Author
- Milne, A. A.; Shepard, Ernest H. (illustrations)
- Illustrator
- Shepard, Ernest H.
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 3rd Printing
- Publisher
- Methuen
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1931
- Pages
- 171
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¼ - 9¼" tall
- Weight
- 0.97 lbs
- Keywords
- A A Milne; E H Shepard; Christopher Robin; Winnie the Pooh; Children's Books Bears, General
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About Alexander's Books
Alexander's Books was founded in 1987 and initially traded as a bookshop in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The stock consists of approximately 15,000 books on most subjects, but specialises in History, Literature, Children's books and Topography with a good sprinkling of other subjects. We are a family business. At Alexander's Books we pride ourselves on providing a prompt and efficient service. The Alexander's Books Team
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- Gilt
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- Rubbing
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