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HBDJ, 1908, 1st Edition THUS , LATER ISSUE, BK VG-/ DJ IS GOOD-, AS-IS, Advertisement page at the rear of this book for the Oz books, listing 15 in the series, ending with "Kabumpo in Oz". Kabumpo was published in 1922, so even though the copyright date states 1908, this must have been printed about 1922, 12mo. Measures about 7 inches tall by 5 1/8 inches wide. 58 pages + AD Lists Thru Kabumpo in Oz. . Hardcover bound in blue pictorial cloth with small rub Fade Edges with a white color pastedown on the front cover, with designs in yellow, blue, red and green that Match DJ Illustration. Comes with the original dust jacket, which has the same image on the front and the back. The jacket is worn and soiled with small brown stains Extremities but is complete. Line of damping on the fore edge and bottom edge of the front panel and covering about the left quarter on the rear panel (also near the fore edge). The damping translates onto the cloth beneath, especially on the rear cover, but it does not affect the interior of the book. There is a small dent at the bottom edge of the rear cover. Back DJ Light edge Wrinkle & Brown around Extremities, DJ light wear Tiny chips Tears Edges, DJ Titled in Green on front. Interior is sound and appears generally clean with Light wear Fox. Illustrated with 16 full page color illustrations (including the frontis), a color title page, and a color half title for the section section (Humpty Dumpty). DJ PROTECTED CLEAR MYLAR, ,Blue Pictorial Cover , with color Label pastedown of Alice in Yellow Dress & Green Bow in Hair & green & white Socks & Rabbit in Pink Vest & Black & Green Cape Holding Black H.

"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.