[Literature & Visual Arts] Shepard, Ernest H.. (1879–1976) . Autograph Letter mentioning "Christopher Robin" and "Wind in the Willows.". Autograph letter from the English artist and book illustrator (1879–1976) known especially for his human-like animals in illustrations for Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne. Signed "Ernest H. Shepard" to his publisher Methuen and Co. (with 2 receipt stamps from Methuen on the letter). On Sheperd's personal letterhead, referring to two of his most celebrated works, acknowledging receipt of the "World of Christopher Robin" and the new edition of the "Wind in the Willows" and noting that "I am very pleased with the coloured reproductions in both these books." Stamps, notation and a couple of lines in blue ink, otherwise fine.