Bidspirit auction | LITERATURE - MILNE Alan Alexander

LITERATURE - MILNE Alan Alexander (1882 - 1956) - Photographic portrait with autograph signature - Photographic portrait (dated on the back by other hand “Oct 27. 1955”) with autograph signature of the English writer best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh. Milne was the father of bookseller Christopher Robin Milne, upon whom the character Christopher Robin is based. It was during a visit to London Zoo, where Christopher became enamoured with the tame and amiable bear Winnipeg, that Milne was inspired to write the story of Winnie-the-Pooh for his son. (20 x 25 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.