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This slim hardcover volume, with a gold filigree cartouche of the ship Golden Hind on the front right bottom corner, and with the title, author on a black label affixed to the upper spine, is in fine condition, autographed by the author. Printed on special mold-made paper from Holland, with ragged edges, it has a copy number (47) inscribed by hand by the author on the descriptor page, which also indicates that of the 105 copies, only the first 89 were for sale. A one-of-a-kind beautifully hand-colored illustration, signed by the illustrator, appears on the frontispiece. The book is sheathed in a mylar cover, so shows the barest signs of wear at the top of the spine, on one side of the spine along the title label and on the outermost margin of the corners. Altogether, a lovely book. a wonderful gift.

Copy signed by Masters on page before dedication. Ownership signature of Joyce Cheney Totman on first flyleaf. The spine is cracked and there is staining on pp 250-51 from NY Times Magazine review, dated Sept. 1963 (article in place). Pages are rough-edged and intact.

This classic book for children is in very good condition. Original red cloth binding with gilt title on the spine, also a gilt embossed rendering of Christopher Robin on the front board and Pooh/Piglet on the back cover. The spine is slightly faded. Tinted paper linings inside the boards are decorated with illustrations, and the owner's name (Joyce Young) and date (1930) are written in ink on the flyleaf. Otherwise the pages are clear. There are charming illustrations throughout this pristine copy.