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. The illustrations, of course, are vivid to the point of searing and perhaps more than a little insane. Alice in wonderland is the disney movie adaptation, not the book. Lewis carroll alice s adventures in wonderland first edition.
An 1865 alices adventures in wonderland is a very special thing there are. Easton press published a leatherbound collectors edition of alice s adventures in wonderland in 1977. It comes with one original engraving and 12 heliogravures of original gouaches. Through the looking glass is comparable to alice s adventures in wonderland when it comes to the lack of a moral. Books specialist francis wahlgren on a remarkable true first edition. Yet its original appeal was not to the younger aged child. The visual guide by dk publishing and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The original etching signed by dali, which serves as the editions frontispiece. Lewis carroll alice in wonderland first edition sellersupplied. For alice in wonderland, caresse signed marie laurencin, one of the foremost french artists, to do the illustrations. But shortly afterwards, the books illustrator, john tenniel, told carroll. Also appreciate that this book originally had a dust jacket. There are also original glueing marks at the top of the last page as shown but the binding is still in good shape. Alice in wonderland is traditionally thought of as a childrens book although many adults secretly read it.
Collecting alices adventures in wonderland and through. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online. Written in 1865, lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland is an entertaining yet intellectually stimulating story for children. Lewis carroll first editions books, including rare books and signed and finely bound copies of alices adventures in wonderland, from peter harrington, london.
Adventures in wonderland is the first published edition, the second overall. First published editions of both alice in wonderland books. What is the value of a alice in wonderland book answers. This too followed the same style of thousand printings on the title page and the very first edition on this book. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
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. On their return, alice asked him to write down the story. Legendary first edition of alice in wonderland set for. The first edition of alice in wonderland was supposed to be. Alice in wonderland, 1st printing, line drawing cover. 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. Classics illustrated 049 alice in wonderland 1948 comic. She encounters the white rabbit, the caterpillar, the grinning cheshire cat, the mad hatter, the march hare, the mock turtle, the queen of hearts, and several. Pop price guide is not an official representative or affiliate of funko, llc. Maybe lewis carroll thought to amend this after seeing the 1874 dutch simplified copy of alice in wonderland.
It tells of a girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. The first edition of alice s adventures in wonderland goes on display in oxford to mark the 150th anniversary of the book. New alice in wonderland comic books for sale online. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity. Rare first edition of alices adventures in wonderland on. Log in or register to start tracking your collection. What is your alice in wonderland single series comic book worth. Alice in wonderland and through the looking glass by lewis carroll. Alices adventures sold 5,000 copies in its first official edition and many millions since. The book was first printed in oxford by the clarendon press in june 1865, a bodleian libraries spokeswoman said.
Alices adventures in wonderland rh value publishing on. I have been looking everywhere for books apps for my daughter, tabtales is the only one. Collecting alices adventures in wonderland and through the. In 1972, ralph steadman illustrated an edition of alice s adventures in wonderland as well as an edition of through the looking glass. 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. The first edition of alices adventures in wonderland macmillan, 1865.
Salvador dali alice in wonderland heliogravures available. The value of an item is dependent upon many things, including the condition. The book was written by a very famous author called lewis. Find the value of the whitman comic alice in wonderland oneshot. 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. Illustrators of the alice books, alice s adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass, number more than 70. The actual title of this book is alice s 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. 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 alices 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 over the pseudonym lewis carroll. She had never before illustrated a book, and the french alice she produced was a considerable shock to those brought up on tenniel tebbel, p.
But beyond its out of this world qualities, lewis carrolls alice in wonderland is in many ways a coming of age story of a little girl who realizes the strength and potential of her imagination. To fully experience what it means to vanish down a rabbit hole, just ask the internet about hidden messages in the book that coined the term, alice s adventures in wonderland. See more ideas about alice in wonderland, alice and wonderland. Although the story was expanded for publication, alice s adventures in wonderland, the author never changed his intentions and it became actually the first childrens book without a moral. Unfollow alice in wonderland to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The first page within the book that has printing on it reads.
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. I am a massive alice in wonderland fan, i love the disney film and i collect anything i can that is alice related. It is a red cover with alice in wonderland on the front lewis carroll on the bottom front. Illustrators of alices adventures in wonderland wikipedia. The alice books sometimes combined or referred to with the abbreviated title alice in wonderland have been translated into at least 97 languages with. This is an attempt to list all major illustrators of the alice books from 1899 to the present day. The book is in fairly good condition for its age but there is a bit of colour fade towards the sides and a tear at the top and bottom of spine. It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. I read this book back when i was a kid and decided it was time to reread it and i am so glad i did, it was just as enjoyable to read the second time around. Asked in alice s adventures in wonderland book what is the value of a first edition of alice in wonderland. How much is my copy of alices adventures in wonderland. Alice in wonderland collection with purple cheshire cat.
During the afternoon he related the first parts of alices adventures under ground, the precursor to alice s adventures in wonderland. Alice in wonderland by lewis carroll, first edition abebooks. Alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, first. Alice in wonderland is a beloved classic tale, treasured by children and adults for its fantastic themes and imagery, and fanciful verse. Alices adventures in wonderland puffin book 1st ed 1946 l carroll j tenniel. Rare first edition of alices adventures in wonderland on display. Salvador dali alice in wonderland is an interpretation of lewis carols two books. Download alice in wonderland book and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad and ipod touch.
Alice in wonderland the charm and value of early publications. The alice s above were part of the young peoples library, formats 2 and 3 and were published between 1898 and 1923. Rare books by lewis carroll, including first editions, signed first editions, and finely bound copies of alice s adventures in wonderland. Find the value of the dell comic alice in wonderland single series volume 1. Alice in wonderland books are obviously highly collectable and rare and antique books hold several of these scarce and delightful editions. It comes with one original engraving and 12 heliogravures. Alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, illustrated by bessie pease, j. Get the best deals on alice in wonderland books 18501899 when you shop the largest online selection at.
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