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1890 at title page; no other indications. Large 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" design. Smooth wrap-around pictorial boards, some corner, edge wear, spine chip. Classic late nineteenth century cover design features rich subdued hues of gold, red, green and blue, Alice lounging with open book and looking into distance where the magical creatures and characters of Wonderland wrap around to back cover with fogged silhouette of London in b.g. Pages generally very good with moderate toning; few w/moderate discoloration. Stylish antiquarian inscription pencilled at front endpaper: "To, Nellie Grace Elizabeth Scott, from her big brother, Garrie B. Scott". Bind good; front hinge starting. This edition is charmingly illustrated by John Tenniel with enchanting imagery woven into the wondrous tale. Forty-two designs enchant the viewer throughout. Sir John Tenniel was an English illustrator, humorist and political cartoonist prominent in the second half of the nineteenth century and knighted in 1893. He was principal political cartoonist for Punch magazine for over half a century and well known for his influential imagery. He largely adapted from Lewis Carroll's own personal designs for this book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and also the following Alice books. His dynamic cheeky illustrations are exemplified in this volume and portray the extent of his talent. Lewis Carroll's classic begins on a boring summer afternoon when the bright and inquisitive Alice follows a white rabbit down a rabbit-hole. At the bottom, she finds herself immersed in a bizarre world full of strange creatures and bizarre goings-on. She tries pills and potions, and attends a very strange tea party and croquet match. An immensely witty mix of satire, puzzles, and drama and one of literature's most astute depictions of the experience of childhood. 168 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7� - 9�" Tall.

"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.