Milne, A.A. and Ernest H. Shepard
The Christopher Robin Verses, [with autograph letter signed from E.H. Shepard]
Estimate: £600 - £800
Auction: 05 February 2025 from 10:00 GMT
Description
London: Methuen & Co., Ltd., [1932]. First edition, 8vo, original blue cloth gilt, signed Ernest H. Shepard to title-page, with a autograph letter signed and dated Jan 2 /33 pasted to front free-endpaper from Shepard: “My dear Phyll,/ This is to bring love & Greetings for the New Year from us all. / I don't know your little girl's name, but when she gets a bit older she may like to have the Christopher Robin verses - ‘Sycamore Square’ is for you with my love. / Kip/ Thank you very much for your card”, 12 colour plates, one plate loose
Provenance
Given to Phyllis Tudor by E.H. Shepard, thence by descent.
Footnote
Here, E.H. Shepard refers to himself as “Kip” - his nickname and a shortened version of “Giddy-Kipper”, referencing his cheery personality and fondness for practical jokes.