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Rare limited edition of ''Winnie-the-Pooh'' signed by both the author A.A. Milne, and the illustrator Ernest H. Shepard. New York: E.P. Dutton & Co, 1926, first American edition. Signed by both men in black fountain pen on the limitation page, where this copy is designated as 125 in the edition of only 200. This is the first book in the Winnie-the-Pooh series, published just months after Milne first introduced the famous bear in newspaper format on Christmas, 1925. Bound in publisher's pictorial pink and blue boards, with title label to front cover. With illustrations throughout on Japanese vellum. Measures 7.25'' x 9''. Lacking dust jacket. Some chipping to boards, and previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Very good condition. A very rare signed copy.
A.A. Milne & Ernest H. Shepard Signed 1926 Large Paper Limited Edition of ''Winnie-the-Pooh'' -- One of Only 200 Copies
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