1877 Alice's Adventures (Alice) in Wonderland, and 1898 Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll. Illustrated by John Tenniel.

An opportunity to own 19th century examples of Lewis Carroll's wonderful and celebrated works, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and Through the Looking Glass. Both are illustrated richly by John Tenniel.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is an 1877 edition, printed by Macmillan (who also printed the 1st edition) with forty-two illustrations by Tenniel. Note, a handful of the illustrations in this copy have been partially colored by a previous owner.

Through the Looking Glass is an 1898 edition, also printed by Macmillan. It contains fifty illustrations by John Tenniel. Carroll adds a preface to this edition, with some interesting points on the chess illustration and on how to pronounce the words in the poem "Jabberwocky". There is also a "Christmas-Greetings".

Physical Attributes -

Each measures approx. 19 x 12 x 1.5 cm. Both are in their burgundy cloth publisher's bindings, with a central medallion on each front board. The titles are in gilt on the spine. Both books are richly illustrated.

Pages, Alice: (1), xii, 192, (1). Pages, Looking Glass: xvi, 224, iv (advertisements).

Condition -

See pictures. Vintage patina to both although both are great readers. Both have shelf wear, with edge wear, marks, rubbing and etc. to bindings. Dusty top-edges. Through the looking glass has a the top 3 cm of the spine joint cracked so the spine there is hinged. Both are slightly out of square. A little discoloration of the Looking Glass board. Alice has a name and price written on the flyleaf in pencil. Tissue over frontis torn. Occasional fox spot and thumbing throughout. Pages toned. Text block has crack at gutter between 48/49. A handful of the illustrations have been colored. Through the looking glass has many names on the flyleaf. Slightly foxed throughout. No tissue at frontis. Both hinges have a little cracking deep in the gutter. Despite condition notes, both have a pleasing, well-loved vintage feel, and will be great for reading.