1888 Alice in Wonderland LEWIS CARROLL Victorian ILLUSTRATED Antique Book RARE

  

Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll, Illus John Tenniel, Macmillan & Co, 1888, 192pp + 12 page catalogue at rear. Key feature: The decorative covers are beautiful. For sale is a rare Victorian edition of'Alice in Wonderland'.

This is one of the most sought-after of the early edition, printed in a larger size than the standard version. The beautiful decorative covers are a change too, from th standard design.

Inside, the book features many charming B&W illustrations by Tenniel. Please see photos as these provide much of the description. Covers quite bright, although with dulling, mostly to spine. Antique inscription to first blank page. Pages generally quite clean throughout.

Binding has cracked in multiple places and is pulling away, although holding reasonably well - no loose pages. The item "1888 Alice in Wonderland LEWIS CARROLL Victorian ILLUSTRATED Antique Book RARE" is in sale since Tuesday, November 20, 2018. This item is in the category "Books, Comics & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectable". The seller is "cv00030" and is located in Guildford, Surrey.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Character Family: Alice in Wonderland
• Modified Item: No
• Fiction Subject: Classic Literature
• Author: Lewis Carroll
• Year Printed: 1888
• Publication Year: 1888
• Non-Fiction Subject: Children's & Young Adults
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Language: English
• Special Attributes: 1st Edition
• Original/Facsimile: Original
• Binding: Hardback