Ships in a new, sturdy, protective box - not a bag - of course. Put this on the shelf or a safe place on the cocktail table - for reading, you already have other editions of the story. Collectible early printing of the first edition thus. There is no more timeless piece of fiction for 'children of all ages', of course and this is certainly one of the most beautifully designed editions of it. Removed from publisher's shrink wrap for scanning and description, then placed in sealed archival storage - with that removed shrink wrap and its label, which will accompany the book, if so desired by purchaser.
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Octavo, purple bonded leather boards which are exquisitely decorated (with the work of Arthur Burlingame) on front cover, rear cover, and spine with blue, pink and silver illustrations and border piping interior illustrations are the original John Tenniel illustrations throughout, in full color gold satin page-marker ribbon All Edges Silver Tenniel endpapers 289 pp. First Edition Thus (B&N), later printing, example of this popular decorating piece. Removed from publisher's shrink wrap for scanning and description only. John Tenniel, Arthur Burlingame (illustrator).
Alice's adventures have made her the stuff of legend, the child heroine par excellence, and ensured that Carroll's book is the best loved and most widely read in children's literature.": B&W Illustrations: 5.25 x 8 in.: 236 pages. In this imaginary land she encounters the savagely violent Queen, the Lachrymose Mock Turtle, the laconic Cheshire Cat and the hookah-smoking Caterpillar, each as surprising and outlandish as the next. For Wonderland is no ordinary place and the characters that populate it are quite unlike anybody young Alice has ever met before. And there begin the fantastical adventures that will see her experiencing extraordinary changes in size, swimming in a pool of her own tears and attending the very maddest of tea parties. "When Alice tumbles down, down, down a rabbit-hole one hot summer's afternoon in pursuit of a White Rabbit she finds herself in Wonderland. Boards and pages are clean, unmarked (except for light wear along board edges), bright, tightly bound and sharp cornered.
Book is undated but believe it is about 1941-1943. Dustjacket is worn along edges and has several edge chips, but is otherwise complete. KB#017334: Bookjacket / dustjacket now protected by a New Brodart Mylar Cover. Illustrated by John Tenniel (illustrator). SORRY: book is too large for expedited domestic or any international shipping without preapproval of extra postage, at least double per USPS rates. A beauty! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (PST) later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. NO wear, NO writing/underlining/highlighting not ex-lib. Condition is FINE-just a tad less perfect than Brand New! Completely clean, binding strong & straight, colors bright, pages white. The 30 press-out pieces (no cutting required) are ALL present & pristine! All pop-ups fully functional: feel never opened! A First Edition, first printing from 2000, this large oblong hardcover has light purple decorative paper over boards & a lighter lavender ribbon to tie it all together. Brilliantly designed & decorated pop-up edition of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" with the colorfully illustrated text interspersed with 6 amazing pop-up scenes, including a game board set on the Queen's croquet court.
Vining, Alex Tenniel, John (illustrator).
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