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West Hatfield: Pennyroyal Press, 1982. Hardcover. Publisher's half purple morocco, ruled in gilt, over marbled boards. Smooth spine decoratively tooled and lettered in gilt. Decorative endpapers in yellow and white. The additional suite of prints in a linen portfolio. Housed together in the publisher's quarter purple morocco clamshell case. Components in fine condition, slipcase front cover toned. Very good. 145 pages. Folio, 42.5 x 27.5 cm. Limited edition, copy 67 of 350 printed on Pulegium paper specially made for Pennyroyal by Strathmore Paper Company, and signed by Moser, accompanied with an extra suite of signed plates in a separate portfolio each plate signed in pencil by Moser. Seventy-five wood-engravings, including one double-page, by Barry Moser. Text printed in red, blue and black, title calligraphy by G. G. Laurens. Moser's skill and eloquence as an artist, as well as a fine craftsman presented here. One of the most well-regarded productions from an important press.…

"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.