Winnie the Pooh Complete First Edition Set

5C A. A. Milne. Decorations by E. H. Shepard. London, 1924, 1926, 1927, 1928. First Editions Notes A. A. Milne, originally a playwright and humorist, turned to writing for children after the birth of his son, Christopher Robin Milne, who inspired the beloved characters and settings of the Pooh stories. The real Christopher’s stuffed animals became the models for Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, and the rest. Milne’s words were brought vividly to life by illustrator E. H. Shepard, whose expressive pen-and-ink drawings helped define the gentle, English countryside tone of the books. First editions of the Pooh series, published by Methuen & Co. in the 1920s, are treasured for their original illustrations, high-quality bindings, and their role in shaping one of the most enduring legacies in children's literature. The Hundred Acre Wood itself was inspired by Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, a real place Milne and his son loved to explore. When We Were Very Young (1924) was A. A. Milne’s firs