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NY: Maecenas Press - Random House, 1969, 1969. LIMITED SIGNED EDITION OF 200. Original full tan straight grained leather clamshell box, 18-1/4" x 13-1/2", gilt lettered spine, with the original 2 gilt stamped black silk chemise's, illustrated by Salvador Dali, complete with frontis and 12 illustrations, the frontispiece is an original signed etching by Salvador Dali, limited to 200 Roman numbered copies on Rives paper with the portfolio containing an additional suite of 13 plates on Japan nacre, of which this is copy CXCI. The clamshell box is in VERY GOOD condition, with the two original leather ties and black clasps, internally clean and bright, about as nice as you're ever going to find it.

"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.