The textual alterations for the 4th edition of alices adventures in wonderland, 1867. More information about this seller contact this seller 25. Oct 01, 2008 pictured above is a first print standard edition there are 4 editions of the big golden book for alice, although 2 are variations of the other 2. Dec 18, 2009 a first edition of lewis carrolls classic book through the lookingglass, and what alice found there dedicated to the real life alice who inspired the story was sold at a u.
His talents extended to mathematics, photography and facility for word play, logic, and fantasy. Rare first edition of alices adventures in wonderland on display bbc. An 1865 alices adventures in wonderland is a very special thing there are only 23 surviving copies, of which all but five are in public institutions specialist francis wahlgren on a remarkable true first edition from 1865 one of only 23 surviving copies. Carroll, lewis peter harrington rare books first edition. 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. A first edition of alices adventures in wonderland.
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. Jan 01, 2010 alices adventures in wonderland ebook written by lewis carroll. Collecting alices adventures in wonderland and through the. Rare first american edition, virtually the earliest obtainable edition of this childrens classic. Lewis carroll requested 50 advance copies to give away. Easton press published a leatherbound collectors edition of alices adventures in wonderland in 1977. Alice in wonderland and through the lookingglass 2001 was a stage adaption by adrian mitchell for the royal shakespeare company, in which the second act consists of through the lookingglass. Rare collection of alice in wonderland books to go on sale time.
In 1987, steadmans illustrations of the alice books were complied in the complete alice and the hunting of the snark. The original 2,000 copies, author lewis carroll wrote in his diary, would be sold as waste paper. First japanese edition of an alice novel is published as, a translation of through the lookingglass rather than the first book. But shortly afterwards, the books illustrator, john tenniel, told carroll. Rare first edition of alices adventures in wonderland on. As one of the most famous and sought after first edition books. How much is my copy of alices adventures in wonderland worth. The first two printings have gold highlights on the cover, making it instantly obvious that you have an early printing. Alice in wonderland by carroll 1925 rockwell antiques dallas. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read alices adventures in wonderland. Jun 07, 2016 working with renowned illustrator john tenniel of punch magazine, lewis carroll developed the elements of the story into this book.
The first edition of alices adventures in wonderland macmillan, 1865, with 42 woodengraved illustrations by john tenniel. Presale estimates for the 1865 redcloth bound volume were between two to three million dollars. Apr 28, 2016 also up for sale is a first edition of alices adventures in wonderland, bound in cloth, and printed in 1866a year when only 4,000 copies were published. Alice in wonderland books are obviously highly collectable and rare and antique books hold several of these scarce and delightful editions. Rare books by lewis carroll, including first editions, signed first editions, and finely bound copies of alices adventures in wonderland. 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. This book is in very good condition, with some minor signs of shelf wear along the end and headband. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. Unpaginated graphic novel edition of alice in wonderland with colour illus throughout by art stadium of valencia. Working with renowned illustrator john tenniel of punch magazine, lewis carroll developed the elements of the story into this book. First edition of alice in wonderland fails to sell at. Alices adventures in wonderland 1st edition carroll, lewis on. 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. This title was regularly pirated and reprinted in america.
Lewis carroll alice in wonderland first edition sellersupplied. Carroll, lewis, alices adventures in wonderland, 1866. May 30, 2016 the first edition of alices adventures in wonderland macmillan, 1865, with 42 woodengraved illustrations by john tenniel. What is the value of a first edition of alice in wonderland.
Rare edition of alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, illustrated by a e jackson in 16 color plates and numerous black and white engravings. There is an easy way to tell if you have an early printing just at a glance. Alices adventures in wonderland second edition broadview. Editions of alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online. It is very rare to find a first 1866 edition of alice adventures in wonderland in such good condition. Illustrations are tipped onto thick, grey backing paper. 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. 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. Alices adventures in wonderland first edition lewis.
The first page within the book that has printing on it reads. First published editions of both alice in wonderland books. About alices adventures in wonderland, the book alicein. Carroll, lewis first edition books, signed, inscribed. 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.
In 1972, ralph steadman illustrated an edition of alices adventures in wonderland as well as an edition of through the looking glass. This second printing of alices adventures in wonderland was a great success, selling more than 5,000 copies in england in its first year. First edition of alices adventures in wonderland for sale. Make offer 1866 alice in wonderland first story page from first edition book lewis carroll lewis carroll mervyn peake alices adventures 1st ed 1954 scarce in dw.
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 in the industry. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Lewis carroll first editions books, including rare books and signed and finely bound copies of alices adventures in wonderland, from peter harrington, london. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll books on.
In 1998 a rare first edition of alice s adventures in wonderland was sold at auction. This edition has the original integrity which any collector really values. The publishing history of alices adventures in wonderland has a fairytale quality all its own. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Also included is a note to george macdonald, signed by c. 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. Dodgson decided to reissue the former, overprinted price one shilling with. Alice in wonderland, first edition abebooks passion for books. The clarendon press, oxford, printed two thousand copies of what has come to be. Books specialist francis wahlgren on a remarkable true first edition published in.
Kindle edition published in 1997, 1904808166 paperback published in 2008, 0061886572 hardcover publis. The first edition of alices adventures in wonderland macmillan, 1865. Full text of alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, with 42 blackandwhite illustrations by john tenniel. In 1972, ralph steadman illustrated an edition of alice s adventures in wonderland as well as an edition of through the looking glass. Lewis carroll first editions books, including rare books and signed and finely bound.
Presenting a very rare early edition hardback copy of alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass by lewis carroll with 89 illustrations by john tenniel and 4 color plates by edwin john prittie, published by the john c. Is it the book and different printings or the different movies. The book was first printed in oxford by the clarendon press in june 1865, a bodleian libraries spokeswoman said. Gorham publishes alices adventures in wonderland retold in words of one syllable in a series of such books published by a. 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. 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 adventures in wonderland 1865, perhaps the best.
The first edition of alice in wonderland was supposed to be. That particular edition was lewis carrolls own copy, and contained annotations. Adventures in wonderland is the first published edition, the second overall. In 1972, ralph steadman illustrated an edition of alices adventures in wonderland as. Macmillian first published alices adventures in wonderland in 1865 with illustrations by john tenniel.
Aug 27, 2009 it is a red cover with alice in wonderland on the front lewis carroll on the bottom front. Alice in wonderland the charm and value of early publications. 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. Complete digitally restored reprint of the original edition of 1865 with excellent resolution and outstanding readability. For the books, anyone that is taken directly from lewis carrolls first edition printed. Collecting alices adventures in wonderland and through. He also owns a 1869 copy of alices adventures in wonderland, signed by the author to john parry. 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. More information about this seller contact this seller 27. In 1987, steadmans illustrations of the alice books were complied in the.
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