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A fine and charming pair of miniature editions of Lewis Carroll’s beloved classics, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the …
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A fine and charming pair of miniature editions of Lewis Carroll’s beloved classics, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, published in 1931 by Macmillan & Co. of London.
Bound in exquisite blue calfskin by the renowned bindery Rivière & Son, each petite volume is richly finished with blue marbled endpapers, gilt edges, raised bands, and elegantly gilt-decorated panels. The covers feature gilt motifs of The Queen and the White Rabbit, while the text is accompanied by Sir John Tenniel’s iconic illustrations.
This collectible set is a perfect gift or addition to a library of rare books, appealing to bibliophiles, collectors of children’s literature, or admirers of fine English bookbinding.
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- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 1ʺD × 6ʺH
- Styles
- English
- Traditional
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cowhide
- Embossed Leather
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Both volumes remain in overall very good condition with vibrant blue calf bindings. Some wear is evident to the covers, … moreBoth volumes remain in overall very good condition with vibrant blue calf bindings. Some wear is evident to the covers, particularly light surface scuffing and a few darkened spots, more pronounced on “Through The Looking-Glass” volume. Gilt decoration and spine tooling remain crisp. Light rubbing to corners and joints consistent with age. Interior pages are clean. less
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