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Rare limited edition of ''Winnie-the-Pooh'' signed by both the author A.A. Milne, and the illustrator Ernest H. Shepard. London: Methuen & Co, 1926, large paper limited edition. Signed by both men in black fountain pen on the limitation page, where this copy is designated as 195 in the edition of only 350. This is the first book in the Winnie-the-Pooh series, published just months after Milne first introduced the famous bear in newspaper format on Christmas, 1925. Bound in the publisher's blue boards, with title label to front cover. Hand-made paper with deckled edges, illustrations throughout and the folding map of Hundred Aker Wood at rear. Some shelf wear with slight leaning and discoloration. Light toning to interior, overall in very good plus condition.