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The Pooh Frieze

The Pooh Frieze

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Condition: Good

Condition Notes: Cover shows moderate shelf wear including light creases and stains. Pages are in good shape.

Author(s): Milne
Edition: 1st

Publication year: 1979

Publication date: 1996-01-01
Pages: 28
Binding: Paperback

Language: English

Publisher: Metheun

ISBN: 0416589308

The Pooh Frieze, first printed in 1979 by Methuen Children’s Books, is a unique and whimsical presentation of A.A. Milne’s beloved Winnie-the-Pooh stories, adapted into a panoramic visual format. Rather than a traditional storybook, this edition consists of four continuous frieze panels, each illustrated in full color by E.H. Shepard and accompanied by short text excerpts or summaries drawn directly from Milne’s original tales.

The friezes are folded accordion-style and housed in a slipcase or folder. Each panel highlights a complete scene or storyline featuring familiar characters such as Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, and Christopher Robin. The four titles typically included in the set are:

  1. Eeyore Loses a Tail

  2. In a Tight Place

  3. The Rissolution (a playful misspelling of “Resolution”)

  4. Time-for-a-Little-Something

Each frieze captures the humor, gentleness, and imaginative charm of Milne’s world, distilling full chapters into short, narrative captions matched with sequential artwork. While designed for children, it also appeals to collectors for its unusual presentation and nostalgic value.

Notable Features of the 1979 First Edition:

  • Published by Methuen Children’s Books (London)

  • Softcover text booklet accompanies the friezes

  • Illustrations printed in color

  • Packaged in a cardboard wallet or envelope

  • Intended for display as well as reading

The Pooh Frieze combines the literary sweetness of Milne’s writing with the visual storytelling of Shepard, offering a creative and gentle introduction to the Hundred Acre Wood—perfect for decorating a child's room or simply enjoying in sequential, storybook-like panels.

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Book Condition Scale

  • Like New

    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

    This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Good

    This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Acceptable

    This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • As Is

    This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
    Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.

    (C) Fair
    Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.

    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.