The illustrations, of course, are vivid to the point of searing and perhaps more than a little insane. The charm and value of alice in wonderland, throughout the rare early publications. A solid and pleasing copy of a book that is extremely difficult to find in an acceptable condition in its original binding. Charles dodgson, or rather lewis carroll, is primarily known as the author of the childrens classics, alice in wonderland and through the looking glass. One of the books alice in wonderland is signed by alice hargreaves, who was lewis carrols inspiration for the original books. Lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland and its sequel, through the looking glass and what alice found there, tell the story of a young girl in a fantasy world filled with peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. The book has always remained in print and has been translated into more than 64 languages. A new chapter for first edition of alice in wonderland. Jul 01, 2015 the first edition of alice s adventures in wonderland goes on display in oxford to mark the 150th anniversary of the book. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the first publication of alices adventures in wonderland, the uks largest rare bookseller, peter harrington, is holding an exhibition and sale of 69 rare books. Lewis carroll was the nomdeplume of charles lutwidge dodgson 18321898, author, mathematician, and photographer, best known to book collectors and children everywhere as the author of alice. Last year, the world celebrated 150 consecutive years of alice in wonderland in print with seminars, conferences, readings and film screenings.
See more ideas about alice in wonderland book, alice in wonderland and wonderland. The original etching signed by dali, which serves as the editions frontispiece. Lewis carroll was the nomdeplume of charles lutwidge dodgson 18321898 and best known as the author of alices adventures in wonderland 1865, the first editions of which are now amongst some of the most collectable books in the industry. A rare first impression of the first edition with a custom made presentation box. Aug 11, 2014 uispeccoll took a trip to las vegas and stopped by bauman rare books to chat with rebecca romney about books, life, the universe and everything. Read this book now alice s adventures in wonderland a girl named alice. Known as the appleton alice, this is the first edition of alices adventures in wonderland, second issue. Happy 150th anniversary of the second edition of alice s adventures in wonderland. Alice s adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. Alice in wonderland in rare book land grosvenor rare. The publishing history of alices adventures in wonderland. Rare first edition of alices adventures in wonderland on display. Little leather library alice in wonderland by lewis carroll.
Macmillan and co, 1922 offered by burnside rare books. Alice in wonderland stained glass coloring book dover stained glass coloring book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See more ideas about alice in wonderland, alice and wonderland. Yet its original appeal was not to the younger aged child. Alice in wonderland and through the lookingglass 1949 by lewis carroll price. Alice in wonderland is one of those rare books that actually is more enjoyable and readable because its pure nonsense, without more than a shred of plot or even proper narrative structure.
Alice in wonderland lewis carroll 19001949 antiquarian. Rare copy of alices adventures in wonderland expected. The book was printed in 1960 in rostov, the publishing house rostov book publishing house. Lewis carroll first editions books, including rare books and signed and finely bound copies of alices adventures in wonderland, from peter harrington, london. Years later, the original copy of alices adventures in wonderland that survived its waste paper fate is estimated to be worth a princely sum in 2016. Bodleian rare books expert dr francesca galligan said.
An anonymous 80yearold collector who gathered the works over 40 years has decided to sell the collection, according to the telegraph. The first edition of alices adventures in wonderland macmillan, 1865, with 42 wood. It was 1865 when the plucky young alice first tumbled down a rabbithole into the magical kingdom of wonderland. Read this book now alices adventures in wonderland a girl named alice falls into a rabbit hole, where she encounters a world of strange creatures. Alices adventures in wonderland used books and rare. Extremely rare and very early first edition seventh thousand in very good condition for its age and unusual to find in such a good state. Seeing the first three editions alongside each other, you can really see what tenniel. Happy 150th anniversary of the second edition of alices adventures in wonderland. At high noon on june 16, in a standalone sale at christies new york, an extremely rare first edition copy of lewis carrolls landmark publication will be on the auction block, still in its.
Translated from english by alexander olenichgnenenko. Discover a vast selection of illustrated editions, modern editions, alice ephemera, unique listings and more, all on abebooks. Alice s adventures in wonderland is popularly known to many as a childrens book, and lewis carroll admitted to writing it for the little girls of the dean of the college he taught at. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Lewis carroll alice in wonderland first edition sellersupplied. The first 2,000 copies, printed in oxford in the summer of 1865, were rejected at the behest of the illustrator john tenniel, who believed that the illustrations tended to bleed through to the other side of the page. Rare copy of alices adventures in wonderland expected to. Apr 08, 2014 perhaps due to its timelessly whimsical nature, alice in wonderland the umbrella title given to lewis carrolls classic duo alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass and what alice found there, inspired by a reallife little girl he once knew has commanded a number of artful visual interpretations over the years. The books feature 92 black and white illustrations by john tenniel. Lewis carroll was the nomdeplume of charles lutwidge dodgson 18321898 and best known as the author of alice s adventures in wonderland 1865, the first editions of which are now amongst some of the most collectable books. Apr 27, 2016 another highlight of the collection is a first edition of alice s adventures in wonderland, with the all important 1866 date.
The alice books sometimes combined or referred to with the abbreviated title alice in wonderland have been translated into at least 97 languages with over a hundred different editions. The book was published in london in 1948 and this is the first edition. Sunday has a masters degree from nyu and was a forbes small business contributor. You can now buy rare firstedition alice in wonderland books. Uispeccoll took a trip to las vegas and stopped by bauman rare books to chat with rebecca romney about books, life, the universe and everything. Alices bookshop is a general secondhand bookshop, with approximately 18,000 books housed in four rooms on the ground floor. Presented by pom harrington, owner of peter harrington rare books. A legendary first edition of alice in wonderland one of just 22 known copies in existence, after lewis carroll withdrew the entire print run is due to be auctioned in new york next. Alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll celebrates its 150 anniversary this year. Gladys hulette stars as alice in this wonderful adaptation with impressive effects. Legendary first edition of alice in wonderland set for. Book illustrations, vintage books, insights into the life of a book dealer, vintage collectables. First published editions of both alice in wonderland books. The visual guide by dk publishing and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Jun 07, 2016 the book is accompanied by an original photograph of her taken by lewis carroll. Ronald rubin has donated a set of lewis carrols alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass and what alice found there. Her appraisal skills were recently featured on atlas obscura. This weeks blog post has been contributed by tess goodman, a doctoral student in the centre for the history of the book, who has been volunteering with us. Apr 29, 2016 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first alice in wonderland books, uk bookseller peter harrington is selling 69 rare books by the author lewis carroll. Rare first edition of alices adventures in wonderland on display bbc. Feb 4, 2018 explore lakinandmarleys board alice in wonderland. The entire story is essentially alice wandering from one wacky scenario to another in wonderland. Carroll, lewis, alices adventures in wonderland, 1866. Next came the 1872 first edition sequel through the looking glass and what alice found there which made a charming pairing with the alice in wonderland book. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll hardcover. Of the 1500 copies it is estimated that less then 500 copies were signed by alice hargreaves. Adventures in wonderland is the first published edition, the second overall.
Alice s adventures in wonderland 1910 rare phantomwise. Sunday is the vice chair of midatlantic chapter of the abaa and was a keynote speaker at the york antiquarian book seminar in england. The first edition of alice s adventures in wonderland goes on display in oxford to mark the 150th anniversary of the book. Rare first edition of alices adventures in wonderland on. Rare first american edition, virtually the earliest obtainable edition of this childrens classic. Scene from alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, 1865.
This too followed the same style of thousand printings on the title page and the very first edition on this book is still both rare. Rare collection of alice in wonderland books to go on sale. This is a highly interesting and unusual alice in wonderland book. Read by millions of children and adults alike around the world, this iconic book. Two thousand copies of alice s adventures in wonderland were. His talents extended to mathematics, photography and facility for word play, logic. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Jul 31, 2017 in 1969, salvador dali created illustrations for a limited edition of alices adventures in wonderland. Gorgeous and rare illustrations for alice in wonderland by. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Was lewis carroll on drugs when he wrote alice in wonderland. The title page reads with the original illustrations of sir john tenniel in black and white, and in full colour from sixteen scenes and figures by hugh gee. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Yet any collection of his works would be incomplete without recognising his expertise in the field of mathematics. Jan 28, 2018 the first editions of the nursery alice. Alice in wonderland, illustrated by salvador dali rare. Alice in wonderland and through the lookingglass 1949 by. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. She sold the copy at auction in 1925, but, sadly, died on the day of the sale. Alice in wonderland antique first edition alices rare. Alices adventures in wonderland classic books read. Rubin, with his frequent and diverse gifts to the rare books division, helps add to the breadth and depth of our collections. Scene from alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, 1865. This year lewis carrolls classic childrens book alice s adventures in wonderland turns 152.
Alice in wonderland by lewis carroll, first edition. Unfollow alice in wonderland rare first edition to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Jul 26, 2016 gladys hulette stars as alice in this wonderful adaptation with impressive effects. This weeks blog post has been contributed by tess goodman, a doctoral student in the centre for the history of the book. It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. But shortly afterwards, the books illustrator, john tenniel, told carroll that. Salvador dalis illustrated edition of alice in wonderland. Through the looking glass and what alice found there 1872. Alice s adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson over the pseudonym lewis carroll.
Vintage antique old book alices adventures in wonderland lewis carroll 1941 red. Buy alice in wonderland by lewis carroll online at alibris. Rare collection of alice in wonderland books to go on sale time. This by lewis carroll is available at bauman rare books. For 30 years we have bought and sold books of merit. A pleasing copy complemented with its companion, through the looking glass and what alice. Apr 28, 2016 rare collection of alice in wonderland books to go on sale. This too followed the same style of thousand printings on the title page and the very first edition on this book is still both rare and valuable. Filming begun march 30, 1910 and completed july 7th. Another highlight of the collection is a first edition of alice s adventures in wonderland, with the all important 1866 date. The rare work was recently reissued and is now available to dali lovers everywhere. This book is extremely rare, says wahlgren, and really epitomises why i do my job and why im here at christies. The book has a rare white binding, which, according to the telegraph was carrolls preferred choice for his closest friends. Alice in wonderland art books childrens books culture illustration john vernon lord lewis carroll view full site brain pickings participates in the amazon services llc associates program, an.
Alice in wonderland, antique books, arthur rackham, charles dodgson, john tenniel, rare and anqtique books, rare books, through the looking glass we were recently asked for advice from a canadian customer about his early edition of alice s adventures in wonderland. Alice s adventures in wonderland by carroll, lewis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. May 30, 2016 a legendary first edition of alice in wonderland one of just 22 known copies in existence, after lewis carroll withdrew the entire print run is due to be auctioned in new york next. Rare books by lewis carroll, including first editions, signed first editions, and finely bound copies of alice s adventures in wonderland. A rare find of alice s adventures in wonderland with original black and white john tenniel illustrations.
The entire story is essentially alice wandering from one wacky scenario to another in wonderland, meeting more violently weird people with every stop and. Lewis, in the three ways of writing for children 1952, a childrens story which is enjoyed only by children is a bad childrens story. Maybe lewis carroll thought to amend this after seeing the 1874 dutch simplified copy of alice in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland lewis carroll very rare book. Alice in wonderland is traditionally thought of as a childrens book although many adults secretly read it. Alices bookshop is a traditional, slowbookshop, established in 1986. May 31, 2016 years later, the original copy of alices adventures in wonderland that survived its waste paper fate is estimated to be worth a princely sum in 2016. Lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland, a story about a curious girl who falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a magical, nonsensical world, celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2015.
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