Includes illustrations by John Tenniel and an introduction by Alexander Woollcott. This is the attractive cloth-backed patterned-board edition often noted in the trade for its combined text and decorative format.
The product is a hardcover edition of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” published by McLoughlin Bros., Inc. in 1940. This illustrated book, with original English text by Lewis Carroll and illustrations by John Tenniel, is a classic children’s tale set in a whimsical world of Wonderland. The book, personalized with special attributes, is a collectors’ item and a timeless piece of North American literature. Perfect for fans of the Alice in Wonderland character family and those who appreciate the charm of classic children’s stories. Some writing first page as pictured. See pictures for details on condition.
“She generally gave herself very good advice, (though she very seldom followed it).”. Included in this collection are the two most famous Alics – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There.
1869 – Large bookplate on pastedown of 1869. Letter and Christmas 1871 publication tipped into 1869. Letter originally folded with crease lines. 1/2 title with a 1″ repair just along fore-edge. Light graphite “8” at bottom edge of 1.
The book is illustrated by John Tenniel and features special attributes such as being a collector’s edition and part of the fairy tales and fantasy genre.
The Nursery Alice by Lewis Carroll Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less
Red balloon cloth binding, dated use between 1931-39 for this title according to research, Binding Style 7. Light soiling to flexible boards. No date on copyright page. 351 pp., no markings in text, former owner’s name and stamp on front pastedown, small open tear to top edge of title page. Top edge stained red, red blemish on fore edge. Great illustrations throughout by John Tenniel. No listing of additional ML titles at back of book.
Good. Hardcover with patterned paper boards and cloth spine showing general wear, edge rubbing, and spine wear consistent with age. Interior pages show uniform age-related toning. A handwritten ownership note is present on the front endpaper. No dust jacket present.
Published by Macmillan and Co, this hardcover gem is a must-have for collectors and fans of literature and fiction.