First and only edition, one of 5,000 copies printed of this facsimile of the first draft of alices adventures in the authors hand about 12,700 words compared to more than 26,700 in the published version, with. Rado formatbinding, red cloth with gilt title on cover hardback book condition new, internally very clean, cover as new, very good condition jacket condition, dustwrapper a little scuffed at the head of spine and top edge, very good condition edition first edition binding. Her version, indeed vision, of the alice characters continue to rise in popularity. The textual alterations for the 4th edition of alices adventures in wonderland, 1867. Illustrators of the alice books, alice s adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass, number more than 70. Books specialist francis wahlgren on a remarkable true first edition. Pdf alices adventures in wonderland book by lewis carroll. First published editions of both alice in wonderland books.
Is it the book and different printings or the different movies. Christies images ltd two thousand copies of the first. A first edition of alices adventures in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland first edition signed. For the books, anyone that is taken directly from lewis carrolls first edition. The author of this dreamlike fantasy, full of puns and. Alice in wonderland was first published in 1865, a year that saw charles dickens survive the staplehurst rail crash and the foundation of the christian mission later to become the salvation army. Alice in wonderland by carroll, first edition abebooks. The book was first printed in oxford by the clarendon press in june 1865, a bodleian libraries spokeswoman said.
This sale is for an original 1959 first edition of more alice by lewis carroll. The book has been read in 170 languages, and lewis. Alice s adventures in wonderland at 150 listen to jill gage, bibliographer of british history and literature at the newberry library, exploring the interest in the first edition 1865 of alice s adventures in wonderland and the book s enduring quality. 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. 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. 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. Lewis carroll s masterpieces, alice s adventures in wonderland and its sequel through the looking glass, mark an epoch in the history of dream literature, having as much appeal for adults as. The first print run was only 2,000 copies before it was recalled due to print quality.
Alice in wonderland author carroll, lewis illustrator illustrated by a. Jun 07, 2016 working with renowned illustrator john tenniel of punch magazine, lewis carroll developed the elements of the story into this book. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 96 pages and is available in kindle edition format. Alice adventures in wonderland, first edition abebooks. Carroll, lewis, alices adventures in wonderland, 1866. The first edition of the novel was published in july 4th 1865, and was written by lewis carroll. Published in november 1871, through the lookingglass, and what alice. About alices adventures in wonderland, the book alicein. This second printing of alices adventures in wonderland was a great success, selling more than 5,000 copies in england in its first year. Alice in wonderland first edition 1950now antiquarian. 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. This first edition, signed by salvador dali is available at bauman rare books. This is an attempt to list all major illustrators of the alice books from 1899 to the present day.
For the books, anyone that is taken directly from lewis carrolls first edition printed. Lewis carroll alice in wonderland first edition sellersupplied. Illustrators of alices adventures in wonderland wikipedia. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The visual guide by dk publishing and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Gorham publishes alice s adventures in wonderland retold in words of one syllable in a series of such books published by a.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alice s adventures in wonderland illustrated. A second book about the character alice, through the lookingglass and what alice found there, followed in 1871. This gorgeous edition of lewis carrolls famous childrens classic is a fabulous book that opens out into a carousel shape, showing alices adventures in wonderland in six visually enchanting 3dimensional scenes. This is an attempt to list all major illustrators of the alice books.
Alice s adventures in wonderland, with illustrations by john tenniel, was published in 1865, under the name lewis carroll. So happy to add it to my alice in wonderland collection. Alice s adventures in wonderland was first published in 1865, but it was. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Rare books by lewis carroll, including first editions, signed first editions, and finely bound copies of alices adventures in wonderland. Alices adventures sold 5,000 copies in its first official edition and many millions since. Legendary first edition of alice in wonderland set for. Rare first edition of alices adventures in wonderland on display. Alice s adventures in wonderland is a childrens novel by charles lutwidge dodgson, a. Alice in wonderland is one of my favourite ever stories and if you havent read it yet you should this book is a gorgeous edition also with illustration by camille rose garcia who art style i thinks suits the story perfectly. Alice in wonderland by lewis carroll first edition, 1944.
In 1998 a rare first edition of alice s adventures in wonderland. Lewis carroll s masterpieces, alice s adventures in wonderland and its sequel through the looking glass, mark an epoch in the history of dream literature, having as much appeal for adults as for children. First issued in a signed limited 1922 edition in white cloth, it is more usually seen in this boots edition. Alice in wonderland and through the looking glass by carroll, lewis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Alices adventures in wonderland is the worlds first surrealist book, written in 1865, at a time when surrealism had not yet been invented. Sometimes referred to as the suppressed alice, the first edition was published on july 4, 1865, only to be withdrawn by carroll days later because the books. Unfollow alice in wonderland rare first edition to stop getting. Youll love this book more alice is a continuation of the original alice adventures written unashamedly in the style of lewis carroll and illustrated with john tenniels alice in mind. Macmillian first published alices adventures in wonderland in 1865 with illustrations by john tenniel. Mar 23, 2011 comments alices adventures in wonderland appeals to all new generations, and richard kellys edition is a fresh and fitting jamboree for our time. It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. But shortly afterwards, the books illustrator, john tenniel, told carroll.
In 1998, peter zelchenko began a project for volumeone publishing. Editions of alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll. First japanese edition of an alice novel is published as, a translation of through the lookingglass rather than the first book. Unfollow alice in wonderland rare first edition to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Alice s adventures in wonderland rare book for sale. Unpaginated graphic novel edition of alice in wonderland with colour illus throughout by art stadium of valencia. Free download or read online alices adventures in wonderland pdf epub book. More information about this seller contact this seller 28. The textual alterations to alices adventures in wonderland 18661867 jabberwocky, winterspring 1988 comparison of the 5 th thousand wich is the same als the 6th and 7th thousands to the official first edition goodacre, s. Carroll was so pleased with tenniels artwork that he asked him to illustrate his second alice story. First edition of alice in wonderland fails to sell at. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online.
Alices adventures in wonderland carousel book for readers aged 4 12 years. Jan 28, 2018 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. In this ebook, the first edition of alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll is faithfully reproduced as a fixedlayout ebook using kf8 kindle format 8. The 1872 is first edition 6th impression macmillan and co 1877 london, hardcover. Newberry library a britannica publishing partnersee all videos for this article. Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do.
The first edition of alice in wonderland was supposed to be. Aug 05, 2016 alices adventures in wonderland, lewis carroll. 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. First edition 1866 facsimile omegadoc facsimile book 3. Lewis, in the three ways of writing for children 1952, a childrens story which is enjoyed only by children is a bad childrens story. The first edition of alice s adventures in wonderland goes on display in oxford to mark the 150th anniversary of the book. First edition 1866 facsimile omegadoc facsimile book 3 kindle edition by carroll, lewis.
What is the value of a first edition of alice in wonderland. For the first time, it gives us in a single book both lewis carrolls early version of alices adventures under ground and the full version of the story. Also included is a note to george macdonald, signed by c. Jun 06, 2016 a rare first edition of alices adventures in wonderland printed in oxford could become the worlds most expensive childrens book if it fetches its guide price of. Working with the original 1865 edition and numerous other editions. Jun 17, 2016 at high noon on thursday, june 16 at christies auction house in rockefeller plaza, a rare first edition copy of lewis carrolls alice in wonderland went to the auction block in a standalone sale. Rare first edition of alices adventures in wonderland on. In an introduction to a later edition of alice in wonderland, carroll scholar morton n cohen writes that the author would probably have been content to leave the first edition stand and, at. Alice wonderland through looking glass by carroll, first edition. The first edition of the novel was published in 1871, and was written by lewis carroll. The clarendon press, oxford, printed two thousand copies of what has come to be known as the first edition of the book. As one of the most famous and sought after first edition books. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. Gwynedd hudsons alice in wonderland is like no other.
Alices adventures in wonderland first edition lewis. Carroll, lewis peter harrington rare books first edition. He also owns a 1869 copy of alices adventures in wonderland, signed by the author to john parry. Lewis carroll first editions books, including rare books and signed and finely bound copies of alices adventures in wonderland, from peter harrington, london. May 30, 2016 in an introduction to a later edition of alice in wonderland, carroll scholar morton n cohen writes that the author would probably have been content to leave the first edition stand and, at.
C s lewis alice in wonderland very early edition 1877 first edition was 1867. Jan 27, 2011 ever since lewis carrolls alice in wonderland debuted in 1865, with john tenniels famous illustrations of its title character as a pinaforewearing, victorian tween, both the story and the. Kindle edition published in 1997, 1904808166 paperback published in 2008, 0061886572 hardcover publis. Alices adventures in wonderland summary, characters. Alices adventures in wonderland second edition broadview.
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 alices. The first edition of alices adventures in wonderland macmillan, 1865, with 42 woodengraved illustrations by john tenniel. Information on buying and collecting alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass by carroll, lewis with a guide to first edition identification, points of issue and price and publication history. It is very rare to find a first 1866 edition of alice adventures in wonderland in such good condition. 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. The first edition of this work was printed in 1865 by macmillan, but published in. All of the 204 pages of this book were digitally reproduced to match, as faithfully as possible, the original pages of the novel. This wonderful and one of the most collectable of the arthur rackham books with peter pan in kensington gardens was published by william heinemann and measures 6. Lewis carroll alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham first edition 1907 is for sale. The publishing history of alices adventures in wonderland has a fairytale quality all its own. The first edition of alices adventures in wonderland macmillan, 1865. This second printing of alice s adventures in wonderland was a great success, selling more than 5,000 copies in england in its first year.
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