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Author: Lewis Carroll. John Tenniel, illustrator.Title: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland [with] Through the Looking Glass, And What Alice Found There.Publisher: London, Macmillan and Co. Limited, 1928 (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland) and 1924 (Through the Looking Glass, And What Alice Found There). The "Miniature Edition" first printed in 1907 as stated. Complete set of 2 volumes.Language: Text in English.Size: 6" X 4.5".Pages: 200, III-228 pages.Binding: Attractive and near fine binding by Zaehnsdorf in sumptuous full scarlet morocco leather with 5 raised bands, gilt titles to spine and decoration to compartments, and gilt vignette roundels to boards featuring Alice and the Cheshire Cat, and The Red and White Queens respectively (hinges fine, spine very slightly sunned - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt.Content: Near fine content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown, beautiful armorial bookplate of Donald Alfred Ramsden by Gerald Cobb to both…

"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.