Signed book: More Very Young Songs. First edition, limited issue numbered 95/100. London: Methuen & Co., Ltd., 1928. Hardcover, 10.25 x 13, 40 pages. Signed on the colophon in black ink, “A. A. Milne,” “Ernest H. Shepard,” and “H. Fraser-Simson.” Book features sheet music and lyrics to ten songs for children. Autographic condition: fine, with mild toning to signed page. Book condition: G-/None. Paper-covered boards with black cloth-covered spine, paper title affixed to front; significant wear to edges, with chips and tears to entirety; darkened, rubbed, and soiled; textblock halfway detached from covers with a 6.5” split in front hinge and full splits to several other hinges; several gatherings held on by a thread (some pages entirely detached); previous seller’s tiny sticker to front pastedown; previous owner’s inscription to ffep. Despite its condition, this book is quite a treasure, beautifully decorated throughout with early illustrations of Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, and Christopher Robin, among other subjects. A wonderful, rarely seen piece.
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