Rare First Deluxe Edition of Winnie-the-Pooh (1926)

Rare First Deluxe Edition of Winnie-the-Pooh (1926)Hugely rare deluxe version of the desirable first edition A highly rare and sought after first deluxe edition of Winnie the Pooh, published in 1926 by Methuen. This exquisite deluxe edition was part of a limited print run of 3,000 copies, issued in three leather bound variants: red, blue, and green (1,000 each). The green leather binding, as seen here, is particularly desirable, as it closely matches the trade edition's cloth cover. Exceptionally

based on the Charles Webb novel

Pristine condition

dated 'SP 5 04'

complete with certificate of authenticity to be signed and dated by a Stanley Gibbons director and a short history of the Penny Black - the world's first postage stamp

A brilliant Post Office fresh unmounted mint example with full original gum

complete booklet pane of 6 (3x2)

Provenance: Brandes Autographs

this black one and a green one

so the 1617 visit marked the 50th anniversary

one of only 24 possible examples

in Siam 1882-85 4c pale brown

a prolific "black and white" artist specialising in medieval illustrations