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1872 Alice s Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll Tenniel Illustrated Fantasy Alice s Adventures in Wonderland, authored by Lewis Carroll and illustrated by John Tenniel, is a timeless, imaginative masterpiece published in the 19th century. The story follows a young girl named Alice who tumbles down a rabbit hole into a fantastical realm filled with peculiar creatures and bizarre experiences. From engaging in a mad tea party to meeting the Queen of Hearts, Alice navigates through Wonderland, offering readers a compelling exploration of logic, absurdity, and the complexity of childhood. This whimsical tale continues to captivate children and adults alike with its intricate wordplay and surreal adventures. This 1872 edition of Alice in Wonderland , features forty-two whimsical illustrations by the beloved English artist Sir John Tenniel bring Carroll s surreal narrative to life. Item number: #41093 Price: $750 CARROLL, Lewis; TENNIEL, John (Illus.) Alice s Adventures in Wonderland. By Lewis Carroll. With Forty-Two Illustrations by John Tenniel. Boston: Lee and Shepard; New York: Lee, Shepard, and Dillingham, 1872. Details: Collation: Complete o [12], 192 o 42 illustrations Provenance: Armorial Bookplate Robert Toland, Philadelphia References: References: Carroll Handbook 44; Lovett 215b; PMM 354; Riall pg. 77 o PMM: Alice s Adventures in Wonderland and its hardly less famous sequel Through the Looking Glass (1872), although ostensibly written for children are unique among juveniles in appealing equally if not more strongly to adults. Written by an Oxford don, a clergyman, and a professional mathematician, they abound in characters the White Knight, the Red Queen, the Mad Hatter, Humpty Dumpty who are part of everybody s mental furniture. And the philosophic profundity of scores, if not hundreds, of these characters observations, long household words wherever English is spoken, gains mightily from the delicious fantasy of their setting. Language: English Binding: Hardcover; secure o Cloth Size: ~ 7.25in X 5.25in (18.5cm x 13.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 41093 Photos available upon request.

"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.