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New York: Maecenas Press-Random House, 1969. DALI, Salvador. . CARROLL, Lewis. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Twelve Illustrations with Original Woodcuts and Original Etching... New York: Maecenas Press-Random House, 1969. One of 2,500 numbered portfolios printed on Mandeure paper, signed by the artist on the title-page. This being copy number 998. Large folio (16 15/16 x 11 7/16 inches; 430 x 290 mm.). [4, blank], 150, [1], [1, blank], [1, limitation statement], [1, blank], [1, colophon], [5, blank] pp. In fifteen unbound, unstitched gatherings. Original colored frontispiece etching plus twelve full-page color illustrations, each with an original remarque. Title printed in orange and black. “The etching and remarques were printed by Ateliers Rigal. The twelve illustrations were printed by M. Nourisson. The typography was set at the press of Ateliers Rigal. Portfolios by Cartonnages Adine” (Colophon). Loose, as issued, in the publisher’s brown cloth portfolio lettered in…

"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.