Winnie-the-Pooh. by A. A. Milne with decorations by Ernest H. Shepard - 1926

Author: A. A. Milne with decorations by Ernest H. Shepard.
Title: Winnie-the-Pooh.
Publisher: New York, E. P. Dutton & Company, 1926. First American Edition, First Printing, with the copyright page dated 1926, with no subsequent printings listed.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8 "X 5.5 ".
Pages: 158 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown, gilt decorations on spine faded - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. The top edge is tinted green.
Content: Very good content (tight, bright, and clean - as shown, very small chip to lower margin of page 113 - as shown, rare light foxing - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the map endpapers and all the beautiful illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard.

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The book: Attractive, rare, and very nice First American edition of Winnie-the-Pooh, also called Pooh Bear, - a fictional anthropomorphic bear created by A. A. Milne. "Winnie-the-Pooh" is not just a story but a cherished memory for many. This particular First edition, with its rich history and unique characteristics, is a true gem for any collector or aficionado of classic children's literature.