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Macmillan & Co, 1870. Full Leather Fine Binding (Hardcover). F. Twenty-Second Thousand. 12.5 x 18.7 cm full red leather binding signed Bayntun-Riviere Bath with triple ruled border to the front and rear boards and a gilt cartouche of Alice carrying a pig on the front and the Cheshire Cat to the rear. 5 raised bands to the spine decorated with gilt spots, ruled gilt borders to the compartments and titles and date. All edges gilt, dentelles with ruled borders, marbled endpapers [iv]blank [x] 192 [1] blank [1] ads [4] blank. A fine, beautifully bound book. Internally very clean and without name, inscription or bookplate. A lovely collectable early copy of this children's classic in a beautiful signed binding. Rainford & Parris Books welcomes enquiries, so please do not hesitate to ask if you require further images or have any questions. All books are packaged with great care.

"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.