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Mit 4 n.n. Bl�ttern, 177 Seiten, 1 Blatt. Mit 1 Frontispiz und 41 schwarz-wei�en Illustrationen; ( angebunden: Derselbe: *Through the looking glass.* mit 4 n.n. Bl�tter, 207 Seiten, 2 n.n. Bl�tter. Mit 1 Frontispiz und 49 schwarz-wei�en Illustrationen. Im roten Original-Ganzleder mit Goldfileten sowie goldgepr�gten Einbanddeckeln und umlaufendem Goldschnitt, 8� ( 18 x 12,5 cm ). ( wohl ein Buchbinder Meistereinband ). Der sch�ne Einband etwas fleckig und gering berieben ( der Vorderdeckel oben etwas fleckig, der schmale Einbandr�cken zum Vorderdeckel hin leicht angeplatzt. Innen auf dem vorderen Buchspiegel ein montierter Schulpreiszettel *Saint Martin`s School Solihull - Chemistry Prize presented by Mr. + Mrs. Tucker, awarded to Homa Noshirvani 1951*, auf dem Vorsatz 2 alte Besitzvermerke, wenige Seiten gering eselsohrig, sonst guter Zustand. ( Gewicht 600 Gramm ). ( Lagerort SR ) (Weitere Bilder auf Anfrage erh�ltlich ) SW: Carroll, Alice im Wunderland, Ternniel, Schulpreis, Tucker / Artikel 13271 /// With 4 n.d. leaves, 177 pages, 1 leaf. With 1 frontispiece and 41 black and white illustrations; ( bound in: The same: *Through the looking glass.* with 4 n.d. leaves, 207 pages, 2 n.d. leaves. With 1 frontispiece and 49 black and white illustrations. In original red full leather binding with gilt fillets and gilt-stamped covers and gilt edges all around, 8� ( 18 x 12.5 cm ). ( probably a master binder's binding, although not signed ). The beautiful binding somewhat stained and slightly rubbed ( the front cover somewhat stained at the top, the narrow spine slightly chipped towards the front cover. Inside on the front flyleaf a mounted school prize slip *Saint Martin`s School Solihull - Chemistry Prize presented by Mr. + Mrs. Tucker, awarded to Homa Noshirvani 1951*, on the endpaper 2 old ownership notes, a few pages slightly dog-eared, otherwise good condition. ( weight 600 gram ). ( storage location SR ) (more pictures available on request ) SW: Carroll, Alice in Wonderland, Ternniel, School Prize, Tucker / Item 13271.

"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" follows the escapades of a curious young girl named Alice, who, while bored on a riverbank, spots a white rabbit in a waistcoat. She follows it down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a whimsical world. Throughout her journey, Alice encounters peculiar characters like the hookah-smoking Caterpillar, the grinning Cheshire Cat, and the Mad Hatter hosting a nonsensical tea party. She experiences a series of transformations, shrinking and growing, as she navigates through the bizarre landscapes and meets creatures like the March Hare and the Dormouse. The Queen of Hearts, with her penchant for ordering beheadings, adds a touch of absurdity to the already surreal environment. Alice grapples with the nonsensical rules of Wonderland, engaging in peculiar conversations that highlight the absurd logic of this fantastical realm. As she tries to find her way home, she faces challenges, solves riddles, and discovers that the reality of Wonderland often defies logic. Ultimately, Alice's adventures culminate in her realizing that the world she encountered was a dream. She wakes up on the riverbank, pondering the strange and wonderful events she experienced in Wonderland, leaving readers with a blend of imagination, whimsy, and thought-provoking absurdity. Carroll's tale remains a classic exploration of childhood, curiosity, and the unpredictable nature of dreams.