A A Milne — Now We Are Six

London, Methuen and Co, 1927. First edition. Fine Binding. A very bright, first edition copy of this famous poetry collection by the popular children's author A A Milne. Featuring his famous anthropomorphic character, Winnie the Pooh. Beautifully rebound, with a panel of the original red cloth to the front board. Milne was a prolific author and is now best-remembered for his creation of Winnie-The-Pooh and his many friends.This best-selling work is a poetry collection. 'Now We are Six' contains thirty-five verses, eleven of which are accompanied by illustrations featuring Winnie-The-Pooh. Illustrated by E H Shepard, a popular twentieth century illustrator whose recognisable pen and ink drawings were featured in all of Milne's works.A charming work, and fantastic opportunity to own a bright, very smart copy of this children's work featuring a much-loved character. In a full crushed morocco binding. Externally, very smart. Patches of light rubbing to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Ernest H Shepard. Near Fine .