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"ALICES ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND" by Lewis Carroll. NOTE: This Edition was never published in the U.S.A. !!VERY NICE CONDITION, Illustrated by the Incomparable Harry Rountree. FIRST EDITION / FIRST PRINTING With Rountree Art Work! Published in London by Thomas Nelson & Sons in 1908* [n.d.] in Large 4to. Format (8-" x 10-"), In ORIGINAL VIVID BLUE embossed pictorial cloth with elaborate gilt lettering to Front Board & SPINE, Top Edge Gilt, and Lovely color illustration of Alice & the Duchess to Front Cover. Illustration still Very Nice and Bright, Gilt Lettering still solid, SPINE EMBELLISHMENT BRIGHT, Boards SLIGHTLY TIP WORN, and Rear a bit scuffed! Interior is Complete, with Good Binder, all Signatures well attached, and No Missing or Damaged pages. Front Hinge is cracking (Rear is Not), some discoloration on Front Fly Leaf, and a bit of outer page block foxing, not intruding (see image). Fabulously illustrated with All 92 color illustrations, many of which are full page and…

"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.