Milne, A.A. and E.H. Shepard (1879-1976)
4 books inscribed by Shepard
£2,016
Auction: 05 February 2025 from 10:00 GMT
Description
Milne, A.A. - E.H. Shepard, illustrator. Winnie-the-Pooh. London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., [1926]. First edition, deluxe red leather bound issue, inscribed ‘Phyl from Kip Oct. 14th 1926’ on half-title and signed Ernest H. Shepard on title-page, spine lacking, covers a little rubbed with one small wormhole to upper cover;
Idem. Now We Are Six. London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., [1927]. First edition, deluxe blue leather bound issue, inscribed in pencil to the half-title: ‘Phil from Kip Xmas 1927’ with E.H. Shepard's signature to title-page, spine mostly lacking, leather becoming detached from rear cover;
Idem. The House at Pooh Corner. London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., [1928]. First edition, deluxe red leather bound issue, signed Ernest H. Shepard to the title-page, spine lacking, leather from covers becoming detached;
Idem. When We Were Very Young. London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., [1925]. Tenth edition, deluxe blue leather bound issue, inscribed ‘To Phyl from Kip Oct: 1925’ on half-title , spine lacking, leather detaching from covers (4)
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.