[Literature & Art] Milne, A. A. (1882 - 1956)

Autograph poem from When We Were Very Young

1929. The complete first poem, "Corner of the Street," from the author's 1924 When We Were Very Young. 5.5 x 7.5", signed and inscribed "For Mrs. P[...] / From A.A. Milne, 20-2-1929." Mounted to a rigid backing, toned, small tears to edges including 2-inch tear at right just between signature and dedication, writing and tears to mount not visible. Nicely matted with a postcard photograph of the author with Christopher Robin and Pooh. The letter measuring 12.5 x 17 cm.

When We Were Very Young was published in 1924 and includes the poem "Teddy Bear," Milne's first poem about the character who would become Winnie-the-Pooh, one of the most iconic figures in all of childrens' literature. (10741)
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