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Author: A. A. Milne. Ernest H. Shepard, illustrator. Title: Winnie-the-Pooh. Publisher: (New York), E. P. Dutton & Company, 1926. First American Edition, First Printing, with the copyright page dated 1926, with no subsequent printings listed. Language: Text in English. Size: 8" X 5.5". Pages: 158 pages. Binding: Attractive and very good original publisher's full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.� Content: �Very good, near fine, content (bright, tight, and clean, very small remains of a price sticker on the lower inner hinge of the endpaper - as shown). An exceptionally clean copy! Illustrations: Complete with the map of the "100 Aker Wood" on endpapers and all the beautiful illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard capturing the whimsical world of Winnie-the-Pooh and his adventures with Christopher Robin and friends. �****� The book: This is the First U.S. edition of Winnie-the-Pooh, a cornerstone of children's literature. Published in 1926, this work introduced readers to the iconic characters of Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, and Eeyore, all of whom reside in the enchanting world of the "100 Aker Wood." With stories filled with humor, adventure, and life lessons, this book has remained a classic, beloved by readers of all ages. Ernest H. Shepard's illustrations are considered essential to the identity of Milne's stories, bringing the characters to life with timeless charm.

Winnie-the-Pooh, also called Pooh Bear, is a fictional anthropomorphic teddy bear created by English author A.A. Milne. The first collection of stories about the character was the book 'Winnie-the-Pooh' (1926), and this was followed by 'The House at Pooh Corner' (1928). Milne also included a poem about the bear in the children's verse book 'When We Were Very Young' (1924) and many more in 'Now We Are Six' (1927). All four volumes were illustrated by E.H. Shepard.

The true first editions of 'Winnie-the-Pooh' were published by Methuen & Co. Ltd in London in 1926. They are characterized by a green cloth cover with gold gilt decorations and would not have a dust jacket. The book has the publisher's name on the spine and title page. Later editions may differ in terms of cover, imprint, and illustrations. True first editions can also be identified by errors on page ix, which list the second chapter as 'Chapter II. In which Pooh Goes Visiting and Gets into a Tight Place' – whereas it was eventually titled '…and Gets into a Tight Place'.