That particular edition was lewis carrolls own copy, and contained annotations by. Years later, the original copy of alices adventures in wonderland that survived its waste paper fate is estimated to be worth a princely sum in 2016. Rare books by lewis carroll, including first editions, signed first editions, and finely bound copies of alices adventures in wonderland. Rare collection of alice in wonderland books to go on sale. Alice in wonderland, alice through the looking glass, hunting of the snark and alice underground illustrated by lewis carroll. Title and illustrations aside, the original manuscript is considerably slimmer than the final version, containing roughly 12,000 fewer words. Alices adventures in wonderland book in the book us. Afternoon tea in one of the best boutique department stores in the world is something worth doing. Working with the original 1865 edition and numerous other editions at the newberry library in chicago, zelchenko created a digital masterpiece in his own right, a testament to. Buy alices adventures in wonderland wordsworth classics reprint by lewis carroll isbn.
See more ideas about john tenniel, adventures in wonderland and alice in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass by carroll, lewis. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures.
Yet its original appeal was not to the younger aged child. If you want to give a gift that is truly unique to a fan of the novel, then this special personalized alices adventures in wonderland book is ideal. The cheshire cat from alice in wonderland based on the lewis carroll version. In the tenniel illustrations to the alice books, hancher discusses in great detail how john tenniels illustrations for both alice books were possibly inspired, consciously or not, by existing works of other illustrators. The book, alice s adventures in wonderland, is in the public domain and is freely available on the internet. Rare first edition of alices adventures in wonderland on. The original etching signed by dali, which serves as the editions frontispiece. Maybe lewis carroll thought to amend this after seeing the 1874 dutch simplified copy of alice in wonderland. Sep 17, 2015 we were recently asked for advice from a canadian customer about his early edition of alices adventures in wonderland. What is the value of a first edition of alice in wonderland. 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 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.
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. May 31, 2016 years later, the original copy of alices adventures in wonderland that survived its waste paper fate is estimated to be worth a princely sum in 2016. Books specialist francis wahlgren on a remarkable true first edition. 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. May 30, 2016 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. Lewis carroll books first editions rare, signed, illustrated. Alices adventures in wonderland salvador dali first. The books i put on this page are versions that contain the original, unabbridged alice in wonderland stories from lewis carroll, including the original illustrations by john tenniel. Alices 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. Alices adventures in wonderland wordsworth classics. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Information on buying and collecting alices 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. The first page within the book that has printing on it reads.
Lewis carroll alice in wonderland first edition sellersupplied. Alice s adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english mathematician charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. Jan 28, 2018 the first editions of the nursery alice. Jun 07, 2016 seeing an 1865 alice is a very special thing, wahlgren continues.
Alice in wonderland impressive popup book we think this book is a master piece and worth to be bought, kept, enjoyed and offered. Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do. Alice in wonderland the charm and value of early publications. In this zany cartoon, lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass are combined into one strange yet hilarious story. As one of the most famous and sought after first edition books. A first edition of alices adventures in wonderland. 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. In this zany cartoon, lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass are combined into one strange yet hilarious story. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. I know it can be hard to find editions with the original alice stories and illustrations. My original purchase of kindles alice in wonderland a few years ago, the cover shown in the store was exactly like the book i had as a child, along with the same original illustrations. With original etching in colors and 12 full page color plates by dali. Get the best deals on alice in wonderland books 18501899 when you shop the largest online selection at.
Other versions of alice have been catalogued in our collection of free ebooks. 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. May, 2010 how much is my copy of alice s adventures in wonderland worth. How much is my copy of alices adventures in wonderland worth. The side binder includes gp and goldsmith for goldsmith publishing. The book, alices adventures in wonderland, is in the public domain and is freely. In 1998 a rare first edition of alice s adventures in wonderland was sold at auction. Reverend charles dodgson, later to be known by his pen name lewis carroll, was a mathematics tutor at christ church, oxford.
It is very rare to find a first 1866 edition of alice adventures in wonderland in such good condition. Those wishing to revisit alices adventures can do so at the british librarys site. Mine from my greatgrand uncles library has the original cloth cover red and green with the queen holding the baby from pig and pepper. Legendary first edition of alice in wonderland set for. Whilst responding, it got us thinking a blog would be useful on this complex subject the various early and first editions of these most famous of childrens books. Much of the language, poetry, and ideas that make the original story so captivating cannot really be conveyed very easily in a movie, and so it would be nearly impossible for any cinema version of alice to be completely satisfying to those who love the book. Collecting alices adventures in wonderland and through the. That particular edition was lewis carrolls own copy, and contained annotations. Seeing an 1865 alice is a very special thing, wahlgren continues. But you might want to keep it longer because then it will be worth more. Jul 31, 2017 alice in wonderland impressive popup book we think this book is a master piece and worth to be bought, kept, enjoyed and offered. 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. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll free. Through the looking glass facsimile first edition lewis carroll.
We were recently asked for advice from a canadian customer about his early edition of alices adventures in wonderland. This edition has remained remarkably intact over the intervening 150 years since its publication, and still features its original binding, binders ticket and title page. Alices adventures under ground, the original manuscript. The visual guide by dk publishing and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
For those that are not familiar with the first edition, let me first describe what the book is about. Apr 17, 2015 10 things you didnt know about alice in wonderland. How much is my copy of alices adventures in wonderland. Alice in wonderland art cheshire cat original painting. The illustrations, of course, are vivid to the point of searing and perhaps more than a little insane. Thus, although distributed in america, this edition represents the earliest practically obtainable issue of the original printing of alice in wonderland. The first edition of alices adventures in wonderland goes on display in oxford to mark the 150th anniversary of the book. Alice in wonderland and through the looking glass by lewis carroll. A treasured early manuscript version of one of the most famous and enduring childrens stories, alices adventures in wonderland. The real alice in wonderland circa 1862, and our favorite culture links on the web. It includes 20 of john tenniels illustrations from the original book coloured, enlarged and, in some cases, revised.
But there is no better pairing for the avantgarde master of surrealism than the fantasy land created by lewis carroll in alices adventures in wonderland. Alice in wonderland is, by far, the most inventive and original of all the disney cartoons. Folio, one of 2500 numbered copies, signed by salvador dali on the title page. Alice in wonderland original, alice in wonderland aesthetic, alice in wonderland paintings, alice in wonderland illustrations, alice and wonderland quotes, alice in wonderland tea party, adventures in wonderland, fantasy paintings, fantasy art. Rare copy of alices adventures in wonderland expected to. The story of what happened next has become something of a legend in the book world. Luckily for us, a visionary editor at random house saw the connection and. Buy products related to vintage alice in wonderland products and see what customers say about vintage alice in wonderland products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Illustrators of alices adventures in wonderland wikipedia. Alice in wonderland is traditionally thought of as a childrens book although many adults secretly read it. Rare first edition of alices adventures in wonderland on display. Alice in wonderland books are obviously highly collectable and rare and. Alice in wonderland is a timeless childrens story that has enthralled generations of kids, and remains a firm favourite book with many adults.
There are probably some people who would be paying a lot more than its actually worth to get a book from 1923 and if its an original and is in good shape. The genuine original illustrations were actually drawn by charles. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Alices adventures in wonderland free online book and ebooks. Mar 02, 2009 i have a old soft thin cover book,i think its very old it has alice in a pink dress with the white rabbit waring a blue top with a king and queen standing behindfront cover says alice in wonderland beautifully illustrated in colourhow old is this.
I will post worldwide and combine postage on multiple items. Alices adventures in wonderland salvador dali first edition. Because the costumes are more notional than literal, it helps to have a familiarity with wonderlands story and iconic imagery to. Illustrators of the alice books, alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass, number more than 70. Collecting alices adventures in wonderland and through. But still, the best idea is to ask a book store worker or some book dealer or person that knows a lot about books. More information about this seller contact this seller 1. The success of the book was immediate, its influence far reaching and opened the floodgates to a regular procession of successful childrens novels to follow.
The original alices adventures in wonderland manuscript. Illustrators of the alice books, alice s adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass, number more than 70. But shortly afterwards, the books illustrator, john tenniel, told carroll. There are only 23 surviving copies, of which all but five are in public institutions. Rare copy of alices adventures in wonderland expected. In 1998, peter zelchenko began a project for volumeone publishing. 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. You can choose between alices adventures in wonderland only, through the looking glass and what alice. The first edition of alices adventures in wonderland macmillan, 1865. The characters chimerical looks, inspired by john tenniels original book illustrations, play upon exaggerated features with delightful theatricality. Rare collection of alice in wonderland books to go on sale time. And on june 16, reports the guardian, one of those very first discarded copies will go on. Alice in wonderland, illustrated by salvador dali rare. The book was first printed in oxford by the clarendon press in june 1865, a bodleian libraries spokeswoman said.
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. Alices adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english mathematician charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. Let us know what you think and which one is your favorite. In 1998 a rare first edition of alices adventures in wonderland was sold at auction. Lewis, in the three ways of writing for children 1952, a childrens story which is enjoyed only by children is a bad childrens story. This is an attempt to list all major illustrators of the alice books from 1899 to the present day. The first edition of alice in wonderland was supposed to be.
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