Includes Alice in Wonderland, Through the Looking Glass and A Tangled Tale. The illustration of the White Rabbit on page one is seen against a muddy background of text from page two. If you only want one classic edition of Alice in Wonderland, then this is the one I think you should get. Pages are complete with illustrations throughout. Published by leton and Co., New York, 1866.
Gilt lettering to upper board, and gilt lettering and design to spine. One Day in Wonderland written by Kathleen Krull and illustrated by Júlia Sardà. In fine condition with the original cloth covers adhered to the versos of the front and rear panels. Ernst bought out his partner, who wanted to retire, and was able to establish a new bindery. Very good condition. In addition to the copies of Alice in Wonderland books and first editions, we also have rare versions of non-fiction books surrounding the creation of Alice, such as books about the life of Alice Liddell, on whom the character of Alice is thought to have been based. There are also several very unique editions of Alice in Wonderland, such as a limited edition signed copy published by Tern Press, which has a beautiful patterned cloth cover, and would make a lovely addition to any collection. 'I wrote to Macmillan to suggest a new idea: a "Nursery Edition" of Alice with pictures printed in. ' Alice in Wonderland. The work was "enormously influential, bringing about a sea change in children's fantasy and mounting a defiant opposition to the didactic tendencies of Victorian children's literature" (Stableford, p. Rare alice in wonderland book photo. 63). Covers are lightly creased and foxed.
Illustrated by John Morton-Sale. Illustrated by Yayoi Kusama. The contents are clean throughout and without previous owner's inscriptions or stamps. A fine copy in dustwrapper which is slightly edge creased and lightly creased to front flap. A rare, enticing copy of Carroll's beloved tale, including drawings from the original publications! With seven colour plates and colour frontispiece and many other illustrations throughout the llated, is an especially hard first edition format of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to find. The front panel is superbly decorated with intricate gilt floral designs with highlights of inlaid red and cream morocco, mother-of-pearl heart corner pieces, and an exquisite Queen of Hearts shield and crown with red inlaid morocco at center. As well as the illustrated versions, the collection also features a number of beautifully crafted Alice in Wonderland editions for collectors. According to Allen H. Eaton who wrote "Handcrafts Of New England" in a Worcester Exhibition the Harcourt Bindery of Boston displayed a large number of books by various New England binders. An English version has been promised for many years but has not yet eventuated. Virtually as new and untouched, an astonishing survival. Old alice in wonderland book. A choose-your-own adventure style book. From his teenage years he contributed to literary magazines, sharpening his particular interest in portmanteau words and nonsense.
Among contemporary Alice in Wonderland illustrations is a signed copy with drawings by Tony Ross, another famous children's illustrator.
The book is in good condition for its age other than some minor signs of wear; a delightful addition to any library! Octavo (191 x 126 mm). Early issue with the inverted "S" on the last line of the contents page. In the next four or five years Ernst married and started a family of his own. Alice in Wonderland: Illustrated Bibliography (Contemporary Editions. A fascinating collection. Published by New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1866., 1866. This inscription in an unrequested German translation is previously unknown (unrecorded by Carlson and Eger). More images available on request.
Wear to exterior with some marks/stains. Williams, Madan, Green 46. Rare alice in wonderland book.com. To amuse them, Carroll made up a story about a vivacious and curious child who abandons her dull and unimaginative lessons to chase a white rabbit. 13 stock records found. Forthright, polite, and always true to herself, Alice will help you navigate life as she did Wonderland - just ask yourself, what would Alice do? He's traded back an old edition for a better one whenever he can. A superb copy of this classic, fragile, highly collectible book.
The present set is unrecorded by Carlson and Eger. Probable first edition. She had previously illustrated Swedish editions of Carroll's The Hunting of the Snark in 1959 and J. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit in 1962. Now a teenager, she spots a white rabbit at a garden party and tumbles down a hole after him where she learns it is her destiny to end the Red Queen's reign of terror.
Dark green cloth covered beveled boards with an elaborate and extensive color illustration and gilt lettering to upper board, and gilt lettering and design to spine with just the lightest touches of wear at the corners for what is an incredible copy of the book. ❦ Also check out my Charles van Sandwyk collector's guide. Lewis Carroll settled on Sir John Tenniel, who took inspiration from the author's sketches. Her vision, both literally and creatively, is thus naturally surreal, almost hallucinogenic. Carroll continued to send copies of his books to Margaret: she also received an inscribed copy of Through the Looking-Glass dated Christmas 1871 and a copy of The Hunting of the Snark with an inscription dated 24 April 1876. Stella & Rose's Books : Rare Books, Collectible Books & 2nd Hand ALICE Books. " A smaller non-limited edition with almost all of the same illustrations was released in 2019 and is listed above.
This American issue consisted of only 1000 copies. Seller: Lakin & Marley Rare Books ABAA, Mill Valley, U. This version of Alice with short hair was possibly due to the publication of Lewis Carroll's photograph of Alice Liddell with a bob haircut.? This edition won the Book of the Year Award in 2016.
This edition of Alice, in remarkable condition, did not sell on Thursday. ABA/ ILAB., London, United Kingdom. All the pages are present and are overall unusually clean for this title, with no foxing, no stains, no handling marks and no bent pages. A few marginal ink-spots. However, a group of benefactors donated the manuscript to the British Museum in 1948, as a token of gratitude for Britain's role in World War II. Housed in a full red morocco clam shell slipcase, raised bands, gilt paneled and lettered spine. One page with tiny chips to the very outer blank margins which has been restored by an expert conservator. 500 copies produced of the limited and standard editions. Alice's Adventures were "born on a golden afternoon" in July 1862, when the Rev. Sometimes referred to as the "suppressed Alice" because Carroll withdrew the edition from the market days after publication, only twenty-two volumes remain in existence, and of those six are held in private collections. Dated 1866, this is the first published edition of November 1865 printed by R. Clay, comprising 2, 000 copies. At age thirteen Ernst made a decision to leave Germany and move to Chicago, Illinois. ALICE IN WONDERLAND AND THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS | Lewis Carroll. Return to Wonderland. Marie Laurencin (illustrator).
Beige boards, with black title to spine. Lewis Carroll's diary, 15th February, 1881. An American edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with fair/poor condition. Macmillan quickly reprinted the book using this 1866 title page, with copies available as early as November 1865, making this the first "published" edition available for purchase at bookstores. Mimeographed manuscript of the Joseph L. Mankiewicz screenplay. This first edition is special as the reprints of this work were issued in a smaller format with smaller and less impactful images.? One of the three sisters was Alice, who would serve as the model for the best-selling tale three years later in 1865. She sometimes strikes out words, proposes others, circles a sentence she doesn't like and replaces it with another carefully crafted option. Biden Unlikely to Attend King Charles' Coronation. Edited by Gavin Delahunty. I keep this page regularly updated, so feel free to bookmark it and come back and browse to see what new editions make it on as time goes by….