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Milne, A.A.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Complete set of Winnie-the-Pooh books. Methuen and Co., 1924-1928
When We Were Very Young. 1924, first edition, first state (with page ix un-numbered), dust-jacket (song setting advertisement only on lower inside flap); Winnie-the-Pooh. 1926, first edition, dust-jacket ("117th Thousand" noted); Now We Are Six. 1927, first edition, dust-jacket; The House at Pooh Corner. 1928, first edition, dust-jacket, adhesive tape repair to reverse of dust-jacket; all 8vo, original pictorial cloth lettered with designs in gilt, top edges gilt, collector's folding box with spines in green, red, brown and blue morocco, browning to end-papers or preliminary and end leaves, cloth slightly cockled in places, dust-jackets lightly soiled with some fraying to extremities
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."