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First edition, first impression, of the final Pooh book, featuring the first appearance of Tigger. Milne had bought his son a stuffed tiger, "Tigger", and told Shepard that he was longing to see the illustrations for this new character, who would become one of the author's most popular creations. "The House at Pooh Corner is probably now the most loved and popular of all as it introduces Tigger and the game of Poohsticks" (Thwaite, 1992, p. 109). Published on 11 October 1928, it was received by critics with a delight tinged by sadness: "the Times Literary Supplement congratulated Milne on avoiding 'the temptation to repeat his successful formula mechanically', though it was 'sad to see the stories end'" (Thwaite, 1990, p. 336). Octavo. Finely bound by the Chelsea Bindery in pink morocco, spine lettered and decorated in gilt with pictorial centre tools, raised bands, single rule to boards, multiple decorative blocks to front board, twin rule to turn-ins, floral endpapers, gilt edges. Illustrated by E. H. Shepard. The occasional minor blemish, an excellent copy in a fine binding. Ann Thwaite, A. A. Milne: His Life, 1990; Ann Thwaite, The Brilliant Career of Winnie-the-Pooh, 1992.

The House at Pooh Corner is a children's book by A.A. Milne, featuring Christopher Robin and his friends, including Winnie-the-Pooh and Tigger. This book introduces the character Tigger.