Macmillan and Co, London, 1872
First edition, First Printing, First State A remarkably clean first printing hardcover with the original red cloth covered boards. First Edition, first issue, with misprint “wade” for “wabe” on page 21.
A very Good hardcover with the original red cloth covered boards with some typical mottling and discoloration (please see images for details). All page block edges are in full gilt. The gilt titles and decorative medallions are all still vibrant although with some rubbing. The original tissue guard is still present. The spine was rebacked with the original cloth lay back down, as such the binding is tight and quite readable, and the book has no edgewear. End papers replaced with period coated brown end papers of the era. The interior pages are remarkable clean for this title with only a bit of faint faded handling marks. The book has one early dated inscription to the half title page from 1871.
In this book, Alice returns to Wonderland by stepping through a mirror, playing out her journey like a game of chess.
A scarce copy in the rare original boards, still retaining the original tissue guard. All pages and illustrations are present and very clean with a tight readable binding. Includes a stunning 50 illustrations by John Tenniel
