1926 Rare First Edition - Winnie-The-Pooh written by A.A. Milne and Illustrated by Ernest Shepard.

Author: A. A. Milne. Ernest H. Shepard, illustrator.
Title: Winnie-the-Pooh.
Publisher: (New York), E. P. Dutton & Company, 1926. First American Edition, First Printing, with the copyright page dated 1926, with no subsequent printings listed.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5" X 5.5".
Pages: ix-158 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine original publisher's full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. 
Content:  Very good, near fine content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light toning - as shown). A very clean copy!
Illustrations: Complete with the map of the "100 Aker Wood" on endpapers and all the beautiful illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard capturing the whimsical world of Winnie-the-Pooh and his adventures with Christopher Robin and friends.

Estimate: (USD 1200 - USD 1500)

The book: This is the First U.S. edition of Winnie-the-Pooh, a cornerstone of children's literature. Published in 1926, this work introduced readers to the iconic characters of Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, and Eeyore, all of whom reside in the enchanting world of the "100 Aker Wood." With stories filled with humor, adventure, and life lessons, this book has remained a classic, beloved by readers of all ages. Ernest H. Shepard's illustrations are considered essential to the identity of Milne's stories, bringing the characters to life with timeless charm.

The author: A. A. Milne (1882–1956) was an English author best known for his children's books about Winnie-the-Pooh. Milne was also a playwright and novelist, but it was his tales of the adventures of Pooh and his friends that brought him worldwide fame. Inspired by his son Christopher Robin and his childhood toys, Milne's creation has become one of the most loved and enduring works in children's literature.

The illustrator: Ernest H. Shepard (1879–1976) was an English artist and book illustrator, best known for his illustrations of A. A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. His delicate, expressive line drawings are intrinsic to the identity of the Pooh stories, enhancing their timeless appeal.