Rare signed book: Now We Are Six. First edition, first printing. London: Methuen & Co., 1927. Hardcover bound in original red cloth with gilt borders and illustrations on covers, 5 x 7.5, 103 pages. Signed on the title page in fountain pen by the author, "A. A. Milne." Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/VG, with bands of toning to endpapers, slightly bumped corners, trivial wear to spine ends, and minor adhesive remnants to front pastedown (likely a removed bookplate); dust jacket has several edge chips, a minor loss at front flap hinge, toned edges, spine darkened, and light soiling.
Illustrated by E. H. Shepard, Now We Are Six is a classic book containing thirty-five children's verses by A. A. Milne about Christopher Robin, with the occasional appearance of the beloved Winnie-the-Pooh. Filled with gentle humor and playful rhythms, it is a classic of children's literature.
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