ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND - SIGNED BY ALICE HARGREAVES
New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1932. Limited Edition. An attractive production of Carroll's beloved novel, signed by the woman who was the inspiration for the main character. Lovett 90a; Bibliography of the Fine Books Published by The Limited Editions Club, No.36. Item #7302
One of 1,500 numbered copies signed by typographer and binder Frederic Warde on the colophon, this being copy no.295. This copy is one of a smaller complement (ca.500 copies) signed by Alice Hargreaves (the "original Alice") on a preliminary leaf. Octavo (22.5cm); full dark red morocco, with titling and decorative elements stamped in gilt on spine and covers; all edges gilt; [iii],xiv,182,[6]pp; illus. Hint of sunning to spine, a few lightly rubbed spots toward spine ends, a gentle bump to crown, resulting in a 1.25cm crack to upper front joint; contents fresh; about Near Fine, lacking the publisher's original slipcase.
Price: $2,850.00