1926, ISBN: 41e91cf8b9f024ddfbad94b95f741ce6

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[SC: 9.36], [PU: London Methuen & Co], Jacket, First edition, inscribed by the author; 8vo; illustrations by E.H. Shepard, map endpapers (light browning); publisher's pictorial cloth gilt… Plus…

[SC: 9.36], [PU: London Methuen & Co], Jacket, First edition, inscribed by the author; 8vo; illustrations by E.H. Shepard, map endpapers (light browning); publisher's pictorial cloth gilt, top edge gilt,near fine, pictorial dust-jacket, spine darkened, extremities slightly chipped and soiled, more so to spine, otherwise good and unrestored. kalif21 An exceptional association and presentation copy. The inscription in Milne's hand reads: 'For Soldier from Christopher Robin and A. A. Milne, 14.xi.26' on front free endpaper; beneath this inscription is the signature of Louis Goodrich, the 'soldier' referred to above. 'Alan clearly tried his best to create a happy childhood for his son, and once even arranged for an actor called Louis Goodrich, who he had met at the Garrick Club, to dress up in full military uniform to surprise Christopher. At the time Christopher was fascinated by soldiers, but later suggested that Alan may have regretted introducing him to Louis as they struck up an unlikely friendship: It was difficult for him, of course, Christopher said. For there was Nanny always in the way. Nanny who claimed so much of my affection. And on the rare occasions when Nanny was out of the room, there was my mother in her place. Where did he fit in? Nowhere special. And now here was Soldier. You could see how my eyes lit up at the very thought of Soldier, at the mere mention of his name. You could see (or you could be told) how he made me laugh, how I adored him. No, my father couldn't compete.' (The Extraordinary Life of A. A. Milne, by Nadia Cohen)., Books<

1926, ISBN: 41e91cf8b9f024ddfbad94b95f741ce6

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[SC: 9.32], [PU: London Methuen & Co], Jacket, First edition, inscribed by the author; 8vo; illustrations by E.H. Shepard, map endpapers (light browning); publisher's pictorial cloth gilt… Plus…

[SC: 9.32], [PU: London Methuen & Co], Jacket, First edition, inscribed by the author; 8vo; illustrations by E.H. Shepard, map endpapers (light browning); publisher's pictorial cloth gilt, top edge gilt,near fine, pictorial dust-jacket, spine darkened, extremities slightly chipped and soiled, more so to spine, otherwise good and unrestored. kalif21 An exceptional association and presentation copy. The inscription in Milne's hand reads: 'For Soldier from Christopher Robin and A. A. Milne, 14.xi.26' on front free endpaper; beneath this inscription is the signature of Louis Goodrich, the 'soldier' referred to above. 'Alan clearly tried his best to create a happy childhood for his son, and once even arranged for an actor called Louis Goodrich, who he had met at the Garrick Club, to dress up in full military uniform to surprise Christopher. At the time Christopher was fascinated by soldiers, but later suggested that Alan may have regretted introducing him to Louis as they struck up an unlikely friendship: It was difficult for him, of course, Christopher said. For there was Nanny always in the way. Nanny who claimed so much of my affection. And on the rare occasions when Nanny was out of the room, there was my mother in her place. Where did he fit in? Nowhere special. And now here was Soldier. You could see how my eyes lit up at the very thought of Soldier, at the mere mention of his name. You could see (or you could be told) how he made me laugh, how I adored him. No, my father couldn't compete.' (The Extraordinary Life of A. A. Milne, by Nadia Cohen)., Books<

1926, ISBN: 41e91cf8b9f024ddfbad94b95f741ce6

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[SC: 9.31], [PU: London Methuen & Co], Jacket, First edition, inscribed by the author; 8vo; illustrations by E.H. Shepard, map endpapers (light browning); publisher's pictorial cloth gilt… Plus…

[SC: 9.31], [PU: London Methuen & Co], Jacket, First edition, inscribed by the author; 8vo; illustrations by E.H. Shepard, map endpapers (light browning); publisher's pictorial cloth gilt, top edge gilt,near fine, pictorial dust-jacket, spine darkened, extremities slightly chipped and soiled, more so to spine, otherwise good and unrestored. kalif21 An exceptional association and presentation copy. The inscription in Milne's hand reads: 'For Soldier from Christopher Robin and A. A. Milne, 14.xi.26' on front free endpaper; beneath this inscription is the signature of Louis Goodrich, the 'soldier' referred to above. 'Alan clearly tried his best to create a happy childhood for his son, and once even arranged for an actor called Louis Goodrich, who he had met at the Garrick Club, to dress up in full military uniform to surprise Christopher. At the time Christopher was fascinated by soldiers, but later suggested that Alan may have regretted introducing him to Louis as they struck up an unlikely friendship: It was difficult for him, of course, Christopher said. For there was Nanny always in the way. Nanny who claimed so much of my affection. And on the rare occasions when Nanny was out of the room, there was my mother in her place. Where did he fit in? Nowhere special. And now here was Soldier. You could see how my eyes lit up at the very thought of Soldier, at the mere mention of his name. You could see (or you could be told) how he made me laugh, how I adored him. No, my father couldn't compete.' (The Extraordinary Life of A. A. Milne, by Nadia Cohen)., Books<

1926, ISBN: 41e91cf8b9f024ddfbad94b95f741ce6

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[SC: 9.55], [PU: London Methuen & Co], Jacket, First edition; 8vo; illustrations by E.H. Shepard, map endpapers (slight offsetting from jacket); publisher's pictorial cloth gilt, top edge… Plus…

[SC: 9.55], [PU: London Methuen & Co], Jacket, First edition; 8vo; illustrations by E.H. Shepard, map endpapers (slight offsetting from jacket); publisher's pictorial cloth gilt, top edge gilt, pictorial dust-jacket, spine slightly darkened, light creasing to top edge with small chip to head of spine, a couple of marks to rear panel, light dust-soiling, light spotting to fore-edge, otherwise a very good copy to near-fine, unrestored. 'How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard' A lovely copy of this perennial children's classic, decidedly uncommon in such condition., Books<

1926, ISBN: 41e91cf8b9f024ddfbad94b95f741ce6

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[SC: 9.48], [PU: London Methuen & Co], Jacket, First edition; 8vo; map endpapers (slight offsetting from jacket); publisher's pictorial cloth gilt, top edge gilt, pictorial dust-jacket, s… Plus…

[SC: 9.48], [PU: London Methuen & Co], Jacket, First edition; 8vo; map endpapers (slight offsetting from jacket); publisher's pictorial cloth gilt, top edge gilt, pictorial dust-jacket, spine slightly darkened, light creasing to top edge with small chip to head of spine, a couple of marks to rear panel, light dust-soiling, light spotting to fore-edge, otherwise a very good copy to near-fine, unrestored. MP22 'How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard'. A lovely copy of this perennial children's classic, decidedly uncommon in such condition., Books<