1924 Scarce First DELUXE Edition - If I May & The Day's Play by A. A. Milne (Winnie the Pooh's author).

Author: A. A. Milne.
Title: If I May & The Day's Play. (2 books bound in the same uniform deluxe binding).
Publisher: London, Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1924. First Deluxe Edition. 
Language: Text in English. 
Size: 7 "X 5 ".
Pages: viii-183, vii-245 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original publisher's Deluxe binding in full brown morocco leather with gilt titles and decoration to spine, decorative blind-stamped decorations to boards with gilt-stamped initials center of the front cover (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed and worn - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Upper edge gilt. - A rare find in this deluxe binding!
Content: Very good, near fine content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).

Estimate: (USD 250 - USD 300)

The books: Rare and Attractive Set comprises two distinct works by A. A. Milne, both presented in a uniform deluxe binding. "The Day's Play" is a collection of articles and verses that were previously published in "Punch," showcasing Milne's wit and humor. On the other hand, "If I May" is a compilation of mainly essays that had earlier appeared in various newspapers and magazines, including The Sphere, The Daily News, and the American Vanity Fair. Together, these works offer a comprehensive view of Milne's versatility as a writer, capturing his unique voice and perspective on a range of topics. This edition, with its deluxe binding, is a testament to the enduring charm and significance of Milne's non-Pooh writings.

The author: Alan Alexander Milne (18 January 1882 – 31 January 1956) was an English author best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh and for various children's poems. Milne was a noted writer, primarily as a playwright, before the huge success of Pooh overshadowed all his previous work.