When We Were Very Young Signed By Ernest Shepard

Milne A. A. & Shepard E. H.

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Product Description

When We Were Very Young Signed By Ernest Shepard

Author: A. A. Milne
Illustrated By: Ernest Shepard
Price: £1695.00
Publisher: Methuen, London, UK
Publication Date: 1924
Format: Original blue cloth lettered and blocked in gilt. Dustwrapper
Condition: Very good, tight, clean copy in a good dustwrapper
Size: 13.5cm x 19.5cm
Pages: xii, 100

Description:

“When We Were Very Young,” the inaugural entry in A.A. Milne’s revered series featuring the beloved Christopher Robin and his bear, marks a significant milestone in children’s literature. This third edition, prominently signed by the illustrator Ernest Shepard on the title page, was published by Methuen in 1924, shortly after the first edition. The book is beautifully illustrated throughout in black and white by Shepard, encapsulating the innocence and adventures of childhood with its delightful verse and endearing drawings. The blue cloth cover displays slight rubbing at the head and tail of the spine. The dustwrapper, printed ‘3rd edition’ on the rear inside flap, shows signs of wear with neat pencil marks on the front panel but remains in good overall condition. Early editions signed by either the author or the illustrator are particularly rare and sought after.

The Story:

This collection introduces readers to the whimsical and timeless world of ‘bear’, initially appearing in verse that immediately captured the hearts of young readers and adults alike. Since its debut, the book has been cherished for its gentle humour and playful rhymes that resonate with the universal experiences of childhood.

Condition Details:

  • Binding: Nice and tight with minor rubbing and creasing to the cloth at the spine.
  • Pages: Generally very nice and clean.
  • Dustwrapper: Nicked, chipped, edge-worn, and marked with a pencil name. Good overall condition.

Key Features:

  • Historical Significance: Features one of the earliest appearances of the characters that would later be central to the Winnie the Pooh series.
  • Collector’s Item: A scarce early edition, enhanced by the signature of Ernest Shepard.
  • Condition Details: Despite slight signs of ageing, this copy is in very good condition indeed.

Why Collect This Edition?

Contemporary signed editions of “When We Were Very Young” are scarce in any form, rendering it an key addition to any serious collection of classic children’s literature.

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