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First edition, first impression, of the final Pooh book, which introduces both Tigger and the game of Poohsticks. Milne had bought his son a stuffed tiger, "Tigger", and told Shepard that he was longing to see the illustrations for this new character. The "Very Bouncy Animal" would become one of the author's most popular creations. Published on 11 October 1928, the work 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, Life, p. 336). The House at Pooh Corner "is probably now the most loved and popular of all" in the series (Thwaite, Career, p. 109). Octavo (184 x 116 mm). Later full red morocco, spine lettered in gilt with raised bands, compartments with characters in gilt, front cover with illustration of Christopher Robin, Pooh and Piglet in gilt, patterned endpapers, top edge gilt. Line drawings throughout by E. H. Shepard. Spine very slightly dulled, minor foxing to endpapers, occasional light finger-soiling: a very good copy. Payne IVa. 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.