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The Christopher Robin Birthday Book,
first edition in outstanding condition

The Christopher Robin Birthday Book by A.A. Milne

“Me having a real birthday!” –Winnie-the-Pooh

MILNE, A. A. The Christopher Robin Birthday Book. Illustrated by E.H. Shepard. London: Methuen (1930). Small octavo, original red cloth, original pictorial dust jacket. Housed in custom half-leather decorated box with Winnie-the-Pooh in gilt on the spine. $2800.

First edition of Milne's delightful collection of quotations and bits of wisdom from the clever creatures living in Hundred Acre Wood. Beautifully illustrated with countless Shepard drawings. A fine copy in the rare dust jacket with only the slightest edgewear. An exceptional copy, rare in this condition. 

 

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