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Bound in blue cloth with gilt decorations, x, [ii], 100, stated "First published in 1924" on copyright page. This the second state with the ix present, in jacket. Usual offsetting to first and last endpapers. Covers exhibit light rubbing at extremities, else fine. Jacket has chips at spine extremities and tips and spine somewhat darkened and has the 7/6 on spine and correct blurbs.

When We Were Very Young is a best-selling book of poetry by A. A. Milne. It is the first volume of verse written for children, for which Milne is most widely known. The book is filled with verses that reflect a playful innocence that has been enjoyed by both young and adult readers.