Winnie-the-Pooh is one of the most famous characters in children\u2019s literature. Created by author A. A. Milne and illustrator E. H. Shepard, the honey-loving bear has been featured in numerous books, animated movies, and other publications.\n\n\n\n
Recently, a rare collection centering on Winnie-the-Pooh made its way to auction organized by Fieldings Auctioneers and ended up selling for \u00a395,000 (around $118,000). The collection consisted of original drawings and illustrations, including sketches for 1930\u2019s The Christopher Robin Birthday Book, as well as Milne\u2019s ideas and early drafts of Winnie-the-Pooh stories.\n\n\n\n Additionally, the collection featured the author\u2019s correspondence with publishers and Shepard, many of which mention Winnie-the-Pooh.\n\n\n\n