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New York: Fountain Press, 1930. First Thus. Near Fine/Near Fine. One of 842 copies by the Pynson Press, of which this is a Printer's Copy. This copy is NOT signed by the author on the limitation page. Publisher's pictorial cloth binding retaining delicate paper label to spine. A Near Fine copy in like slipcase, with a hint of sunning to spine and faint toning to pages. Slipcase with minimal shelfwear and some splitting along the lower edge. Milne's nostalgic poem about several young boys -- both good and troublemakers -- and their childhood adventures, from setting off small explosions to breaking pots of jam. A charming work by the same author and illustrator responsible for the beloved Winnie the Pooh books which have shaped multiple generations. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket.
WHEN I WAS VERY YOUNG by MILNE, A. A.; illustrated by SHEPARD, E. H.:
by MILNE, A. A.; illustrated by SHEPARD, E. H.:
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WHEN I WAS VERY YOUNG
by MILNE, A. A.; illustrated by SHEPARD, E. H.:
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
New York: The Fountain Press. 1930. First edition, first printing. First edition, first printing. Signed by the author. Publisher's original pink patterned cloth with a paper title label to the spine. Housed in the original brown card slipcase. Illustrated with black and white drawings by E. H. Shepard. A fine copy, the binding square and firm, the boards bright and fresh. The contents are clean throughout and without previous owner's marks. Complete with the the lightly rubbed and marked slipcase that has some loss to the top edge and short splits to the bottom edge. The title label on the spine is toned and faded. Signed by the A. A. Milne on the limitation page. Issued in a limited edition of 842 copies, this example is numbered 169. A short, engaging memoir of the author's childhood, written with his usual humour and flair. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.
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- Edition First edition, first printing
- Binding Hardcover
- Publisher New York: The Fountain Press. 1930
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When I Was Very Young
by Milne, A. A. (Ernest Shepard, illustrator)
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- Used - Near Fine
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- First Thus
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Pasadena, California, United States
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When I Was Very Young
by Milne, A.A
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- Used
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- Hardcover
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Alfred, Maine, United States
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Cloth binding lightly worn. Copy number 603 of 842 signed copies. Nicely illustrated by Ernest Shepard.
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When I Was Very Young
by Milne, A. A
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- Very Good
- Hardcover
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- Used - Very Good
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- Hardcover
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Simi Valley, California, United States
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A$612.44
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The Fountain Press, 1939T. hardcover. Very Good. . Copy #125, SIGNED by the author, A. A. Milne, on the limitation page in red pen. Book is in fine condition. Slipcase is torn and shows minor loss, wear, and rubbing.
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When I Was Very Young
by Milne, A.A
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
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- Used - Fine
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- No Jacket
- Edition
- Limited Edition
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- Hardcover
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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Pynson Printers; Random House; New York, 1930. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. Fine numbered and SIGNED limited edition; Pynson Printers (Random House), February 1930. Signed by the author on the colophon page and hand numbered 755. Original pink patterned cloth and deckled papers. Includes original brown paper-covered slipcase, which is all housed a custom cloth slipcase. We will provide a certificate of authenticity for this item.
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