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2 vol. Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass

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2 vol. Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass.
Alice in Wonderland with 42 illustrations by John Tenniel. Illustrated frontispiece depicting a scene. Published London: Macmillan and Co., 1867.
Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There First Edition with 50 illustrations by John Tenniel. Illustrated frontispiece depicting a scene. Published London: Macmillan and Co., 1872.
Marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, raised bands on spines. Housed in linen slipcase. Rebound beautifully by Bayntun in full red Morocco leather with gilt frames on covers and fork motifs of rabbits and playing cards on spine panel compartments. Gilt depictions of the White Rabbit holding a pocket watch and cane on the front cover of Alice in Wonderland and of Chess Piece character on front cover of Through the Looking Glass. Original binding included in each volume.
H: 7 1/2” W: 5 1/4” D:2 3/8”.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Gold,Leather,Paper
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1867
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	872270

Dimensions

W.	5.25 in;	H.	7.5 in;	D.	2.375 in;
W.	13.34 cm;	H.	19.05 cm;	D.	6.03 cm;

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