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London: Methuen 1924-1928. Sm. 8vo. As issued in the original blue green crimson and pink cloth bindings with gilt vignettes on covers. Top edges gilt other edges uncut. Copiously decorated with illusts. by E.H. Shepard. Preserved in felt-lined slipcase. With the exception of 'When We Were Very Young' which is the First Edition; Fifth Issue the other three titles are all First Editions: First Issues. Complete First Editions of Milne's wonderful 'Pooh Quartet'. Slight foxing other in fine as issued condition. NOTE: One would have to search far and wide to find fictional characters as beloved to so many readers Although Alan Alexander Milne wrote novels short stories poetry and many plays for adults it is his writings for children that have captured the hearts of millions of people worldwide and granted Milne everlasting fame' Silvey 461. When We Were Young was published in 1924 to great success in England and America; Winnie the Pooh the second in the series has been described as 'among the best ever written for children.'.

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.