Books

Reprinted edition 26th Thousand 1871. Printed in the same format as the first edition but five years later. Hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, roundel with "Alice" motif to front cover and "Cheshire Cat" to rear cover, blind rules to covers, all pages edges gilt, dark green end papers. 8vo. 7�'' x 5�''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, 8, 192 (+ 1 page publisher's listed works) printed pages of text with 42 monochrome illustrations throughout. Rebacked preserving the original spine, light rubbing to the tips and corners, some finger and smudge marks to the margins. Member of the P.B.F.A. CARROLL, Lewis (1832-1898).

"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.