Here we offer the first edition of perhaps the most beloved children's book ever: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, printed in 1886 by MacMillan and Company, London, and densely illustrated with John Tenniel's now iconic illustrations. Alice, originally printed in 1865, is in its stated 82nd print run. This was an extravagant binding, featuring gilt-impressed, red silk boards and gilt all the way around the text block (to keep dust out.) It also features a Christmas message teasing a new stage production (please see pic.) This is an award presentation book so the cover has been stamped by Streatham College, and the verso of the frontispiece has been dedicated to the prized student.

As a very special bonus, included in the auction is an 18th century pharmacy bottle with a "drink me" tag reproduced from the original John Tenniel "Alice" illustration. 

Book has been reblocked and rebound with spine remnants reapplied atop new spine cloth.  Boards bear some minor wrinkles and ink stains (please see pics.)  New saddles at front and rear gutters and added red placeholding ribbon.  Frontispiece tissue is missing.  Binding is very tight and square. Light soiling throughout consistant with a coal-heated home.  Text and numerous illustrations are very bright and crisp. 192 pages, plus two pages of ads; the book measures approximately 7.5 x 5-inches.

This wonderful iconic first will make an attractive centerpiece to your collection or a very thoughtful gift.

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