Perhaps it is because Milne manages to capture the essence of both childhood hope and grown-up wistfulness more than any other author. Winnie the Pooh has been devoured by presidents, business leaders, and royalty-the UK’s Prince Louis reportedly received a first-edition copy of the Pooh book as a christening gift from his uncle, Prince Harry. (University of Queensland) The Wisdom of Winnie the Pooh The University of Queensland’s book fair will see Milne’s books auctioned, alongside a catalogue of several hundred works that have been noted for their rarity, historical significance, and printing and binding quality, including those by renowned naturalists and explorers. “E.H Shepard’s illustrations are delightful, and the map on the inside cover is full of nostalgic places like ‘Eeyore’s Gloomy Place’ and the ‘Nice for Piknicks’ spot.” The original map of the Hundred Acre Wood. “We were thrilled to receive Winnie the Pooh in good condition, especially considering it was printed in 1926,” Anne Mullins, one of the main coordinators of Brisbane’s longest-running book fair, said. The work by Alan Alexander Milne features the original green cloth cover with gilt illustrations and Christopher Robin’s map of the ‘Hundred Acre Wood.’ A first-edition copy of the beloved children’s classic Winnie the Pooh will be among the literary treasures for sale at an Australian rare book auction.
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