[Literature & Art] Milne, A. A. (1882 - 1956). Autograph poem from When We Were Very Young. 1929. The complete first poem, "Corner of the Street," from the author's 1924 When We Were Very Young. 5.5 x 7.5", signed and inscribed "For Mrs. P[...] / From A.A. Milne, 20-2-1929." Mounted to a rigid backing, toned, small tears to edges including 2-inch tear at right just between signature and dedication, writing and tears to mount not visible. Nicely matted with a postcard photograph of the author with Christopher Robin and Pooh. The letter measuring 12.5 x 17 cm.
When We Were Very Young was published in 1924 and includes the poem "Teddy Bear," Milne's first poem about the character who would become Winnie-the-Pooh, one of the most iconic figures in all of childrens' literature.
When We Were Very Young was published in 1924 and includes the poem "Teddy Bear," Milne's first poem about the character who would become Winnie-the-Pooh, one of the most iconic figures in all of childrens' literature.
[Literature & Art] Milne, A. A. (1882 - 1956). Autograph poem from When We Were Very Young. 1929. The complete first poem, "Corner of the Street," from the author's 1924 When We Were Very Young. 5.5 x 7.5", signed and inscribed "For Mrs. P[...] / From A.A. Milne, 20-2-1929." Mounted to a rigid backing, toned, small tears to edges including 2-inch tear at right just between signature and dedication, writing and tears to mount not visible. Nicely matted with a postcard photograph of the author with Christopher Robin and Pooh. The letter measuring 12.5 x 17 cm.
When We Were Very Young was published in 1924 and includes the poem "Teddy Bear," Milne's first poem about the character who would become Winnie-the-Pooh, one of the most iconic figures in all of childrens' literature.
When We Were Very Young was published in 1924 and includes the poem "Teddy Bear," Milne's first poem about the character who would become Winnie-the-Pooh, one of the most iconic figures in all of childrens' literature.