The points of issue
UK first edition, Methuen, October 1928, pink cloth with gilt ruling and stamping, top edge gilt, illustrated pink endpapers. Introduces Tigger. The recognized first-state point is on the dust jacket front flap, which reads '179th thousand'; the second-state jacket reads '189th thousand'. A deluxe leather-bound issue was also produced.
Is this the true first?
The UK Methuen edition is the true first, preceding the US Dutton 1928 edition.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Later printings carry an impression notation on the verso. The US Dutton edition and book-club copies differ in cloth and imprint. A printed ISBN indicates a modern reprint.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The House at Pooh Corner a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: UK first edition, Methuen, October 1928, pink cloth with gilt ruling and stamping, top edge gilt, illustrated pink endpapers. Introduces Tigger. The recognized first-state point is on the dust jacket front flap, which reads '179th thousand'; the second-state jacket reads '189th thousand'. A deluxe leather-bound issue was also produced.
How do I tell the first printing from a later one?
Check the copyright page for the publisher's first-printing convention and confirm the points above. The UK Methuen edition is the true first, preceding the US Dutton 1928 edition.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Later printings carry an impression notation on the verso. The US Dutton edition and book-club copies differ in cloth and imprint. A printed ISBN indicates a modern reprint.
I have a first edition of The House at Pooh Corner — what should I do?
If you're clearing books, New Mexico Literacy Project offers free pickup in Albuquerque, any condition, and makes sure collectible copies aren't lost. To sell, see the author's collecting guide. Either way, nothing valuable ends up in a landfill.