By Way of Introduction

A. A. Milne

Published by Dutton, 1929

About this Item

Flat-signed on limitation page by the author. Limited first edition #85/166 Condition: NF/VG Published in 1929 by E.P. Dutton in New York. Limited and numbered Large Paper signed first US edition, first printing. In original 1/4 teal cloth and 3/4 mauve and white patterned cloth with gilt spine lettering. Octavo, 202 pp + numbered limitation page. Publisher green top stain. A collection of essays. With original slipcase. Includes Milne's essay on E.H. Shepard (the illustrator of Milne's "Winnie the Pooh" series); an essay on "Children's Books" and more. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Alan Alexander Milne (January 1882 January 1956) was an English writer best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh, as well as children's poetry. Milne was primarily a playwright before the huge success of Winnie-the-Pooh overshadowed his previous work. Milne was the father of bookseller Christopher Robin Milne, upon whom the character Christopher Robin is based. It was during a visit to London Zoo, where Christopher became enamoured with the tame and amiable bear Winnipeg, that Milne was inspired to write the story of Winnie-the-Pooh for his son. CONDITION REPORT: NEAR FINE/VG The book is in NEAR FINE collectible condition - very light rubbing to heel of spine, fading to top stain and light toning of endpaper gutters else FINE. Unread, many leaves uncut by printer. Clean and bright teal endpapers teal cloth spine and fuchsia and white patterned cloth boards. Slipcase is VERY GOOD - rubbing, dust soiling, sun darkened spine, foxing to top and bottom edges. Please note: I m a collector first and know what it's like to receive items not matching the seller s descriptions or that were poorly packaged and damaged in transit. That is why I offer a 100% satisfaction, money back guarantee, and go to great lengths to accurately describe my rare, signed and collectible books and post pictures of the "actual book." I carefully package and ship your newly acquired treasure(s) and ship within 1 business day of receiving your order.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: By Way of Introduction
• Publisher: Dutton
• Publication Date: 1929
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition, Limited Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)