{"title":"Winnie-the-Pooh \u0026 A. A. Milne","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover collectible editions of \u003cem\u003eWinnie-the-Pooh\u003c\/em\u003e, A. A. Milne’s beloved classic brought to life by Ernest H. Shepard, including scarce illustrated editions and fine bindings selected by MFLIBRA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly currently available books are shown here. Each copy is individually described and photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1973-exquisite-bayntun-riviere-binding-winnie-the-pooh-omnibus-complete-four-books","title":"1973 Exquisite Bayntun-Riviere Binding - Winnie-The-Pooh Omnibus. (Complete Four books).","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; line-height: 1.5; max-width: 700px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCombining literary charm with fine English craftsmanship, this is a refined collector’s edition, ideal for both display and lasting enjoyment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A. A. Milne. (Ernest H. Shepard, illustrator).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e When We Were Very Young. Winnie-the-Pooh. Now We Are Six. The House at Pooh Corner. With Decorations by Ernest H. Shepard.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, Methuen Children's Books, 1973. Complete four books bound in one volume.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5\" x 5\".\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e xiii-100, xi-158, x-102, xi-176 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine content — bright, tight, and clean throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with Ernest H. Shepard’s iconic illustrations.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 1,500 – 2,000)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e This elegant 1973 omnibus brings together the complete Winnie-the-Pooh cycle — \u003cem\u003eWhen We Were Very Young\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWinnie-the-Pooh\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNow We Are Six\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe House at Pooh Corner\u003c\/em\u003e — in a single, finely bound volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMilne’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition offers an appealing balance between accessibility and refinement — ideal for collectors seeking a beautifully bound example of a universally recognized work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ernest H. Shepard (1879–1976) was the artist behind the definitive visual interpretation of Pooh and his world. 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