1973 Exquisite Bayntun-Riviere Binding - Winnie-The-Pooh Omnibus. (Complete Four books).
A beautifully bound Bayntun-Rivière omnibus of A. A. Milne’s complete Winnie-the-Pooh works — an elegant and highly collectible presentation of one of the most beloved creations in children’s literature.
Combining literary charm with fine English craftsmanship, this is a refined collector’s edition, ideal for both display and lasting enjoyment.
Author: A. A. Milne. (Ernest H. Shepard, illustrator).
Title: When We Were Very Young. Winnie-the-Pooh. Now We Are Six. The House at Pooh Corner. With Decorations by Ernest H. Shepard.
Publisher: London, Methuen Children's Books, 1973. Complete four books bound in one volume.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5" x 5".
Pages: xiii-100, xi-158, x-102, xi-176 pages.
Binding: Finely bound in full red morocco by Bayntun (Rivière), with raised bands, gilt lettering, and decorative gilt panels. The front board features a charming gilt vignette of Pooh, Eeyore, and Christopher Robin. All edges gilt. A refined and highly attractive binding, protected in a removable mylar cover.
Content: Fine content — bright, tight, and clean throughout.
Illustrations: Complete with Ernest H. Shepard’s iconic illustrations.
Estimate: (USD 1,500 – 2,000)
The book: This elegant 1973 omnibus brings together the complete Winnie-the-Pooh cycle — When We Were Very Young, Winnie-the-Pooh, Now We Are Six, and The House at Pooh Corner — in a single, finely bound volume.
Milne’s timeless stories of the Hundred Acre Wood, paired with Shepard’s instantly recognizable illustrations, have enchanted generations of readers. Few works in children’s literature have achieved such enduring affection, making Pooh not merely a character, but a cultural icon.
Collector’s note: While the text itself is well known, examples in fine bindings by Bayntun-Rivière elevate the work into the realm of collectible book art. Such bindings transform a beloved classic into a display-worthy object, combining literary nostalgia with traditional English craftsmanship.
This edition offers an appealing balance between accessibility and refinement — ideal for collectors seeking a beautifully bound example of a universally recognized work.
The author: A. A. Milne (1882–1956) was an English writer best known for creating Winnie-the-Pooh and his companions. His works, marked by warmth, wit, and gentle philosophy, remain among the most cherished texts of children’s literature.
The illustrator: Ernest H. Shepard (1879–1976) was the artist behind the definitive visual interpretation of Pooh and his world. His illustrations are inseparable from the text and have become iconic in their own right.
✔ Complete Pooh collection in one volume
✔ Fine Bayntun-Rivière binding
✔ Fully illustrated by Shepard
✔ A classic presented as a collectible object