Books

Lewis Carroll, Alice s Adventures in Wonderland, illustrated by Harry Rountre, published by Thomas Nelson, [1908] 247 pages 9 x7 ins (23 x 7 cm) With 92 colour illustrations printed on art paper. Top edge gilt The covers back and front are extremely good, the spine extremities with only a little wear, the colours are extremely bright. End papers still whole. A very heavy book. Book feels solid and square with no odours or foxing. It has a very slight lean. Previous owners address stuck to front pasted down, the occasional light handling mark, signature separations showing on a few pages, (see sample) 113, Pages 244-246 have flaws in the printing and final page has damp bubbles. About the best I have ever handled and a credit to the previous owner.

"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.