British author (1882–1956) who, despite a large body of novels, plays, and other “adult” writings, will forever be most closely associated with his much-beloved series of Winnie the Pooh stories. Signed book: By Way of Introduction. Limited large-paper first edition of 166 copies (this copy No. 165). NY: E. P. Dutton & Co., 1929. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.5, 202 pages. Signed in ink on the limitation page. In fine condition, with pencil notation to signed page, light uniform toning to all pages, some light toning to pastedowns, and a bit of light wear to spine. Slipcase rates very good with scattered toning and soiling, separation along one edge, as well as a bit of light surface loss and edge wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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