The Wind in the Willows with a frontispiece by Graham Robertson. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.A rare first edition, with near-fine dust jacket of the children's classic. Still, a charming copy of this most charming book. The half title page shows signs of the former owner's bookplate having been removed. The spine is faded and there is a former owner's small, neat bookplate to the side front cover. An absolutely wonderful book! Publisher's original red boards with a gilt illustration and borders on the front cover. These timeless stories offer a portal from the busy adult world into the playful imagination of a child. There is perhaps no happier dimension than the world of 100-acre wood, filled with games and 'expotitions,' (Pooh-speak for 'expeditions'). Who doesn't love Pooh and his vibrant cohort of animal friends? The stories in 'House at Pooh Corner' are medicine for the soul: comforting, enchanting, silly, and sweet. This book is an enduring favorite amongst all demographics for good reason. Half title with author's works on verso + 1 leaf with illustration on verso + TP + vii = Dedication + ix-x = Contradiction + xi = Contents + 1-178 + = Silhouette illustration, Octavo. The dustwrapper is in an easily removed clear plastic protective cover. There are some small tears which have been repaired on the reverse with tape. The edges are rubbed and small pieces are missing from the top front edge and corner tips. It has shelf wear with some light soiling and is also browned. The scarce unclipped dustwrapper is present although the spine is missing in its entirety. The pages are slightly browned around the edges. The contents are tight and clean with a neatly written inscription dated 1946 on the front free endpaper. The spine ends and bottom corner are lightly bumped with slightly heavier bumping at the top of the spine.

The book is in very good condition with shelf wear and some staining (mostly on the rear board)and some soiling on the boards. It is bound in grey paper covered boards with brown titling on the front board and spine. This edition also contains the original illustrations by E.H. Milne's classic story for children, first published in the UK in 1928.

The house at pooh corner 1928