Through the Looking Glass Lewis Carroll 1872 First Edition/First Printing "Wade"

Description: Through the Looking Glass Lewis Carroll 1872 First Edition/First Printing "Wade" Through the Looking Glass Written by Lewis Carroll Illustrated by John Tenniel Published by: Macmillan and Co Printed in: 1872 Pages: 231 Illustrated by: John Tenniel ----- Features ----- · Leather Binding by Riverie and Son · Original Red boards bound in rear · With 1st Issue Spelling Error "Wade" instead of "Wabe" · 50 illustrations by John Tenniel Condition This book is in good condition. There are no signatures, bookplates, or markings of any kind. he book is bound in full tan leather binding with gilt lettering to the spine. All edges gilt. There is some rubbing and light wear to the outside boards. The book is stamped in the front by its binder, Riviere and Son. There is some light foxing. This is a First printing/First Printing of this book, done by Macmillan and Co in 1872. It has the first issue spelling error of "Wade" for Wabe" on page 21. The original Red front cover, rear cover and spine is bound in the rear. A hard to find First edition of Carroll's classic work. Synopsis Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (1871) is a work of children's literature by Lewis Carroll, generally categorized as literary nonsense. It is the sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Although it makes no reference to the events in the earlier book, the themes and settings of Through the Looking-Glass make it a kind of mirror image of Wonderland: the first book begins outdoors, in the warm month of May, on Alice's birthday, uses frequent changes in size as a plot device, and draws on the imagery of playing cards; the second opens indoors on a snowy, wintry night exactly six months later,uses frequent changes in time and spatial directions as a plot device, and draws on the imagery of chess. In it, there are many mirror themes, including opposites, time running backwards, and so on. ---------- About the Author/Illustrator---------- Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832–1898), better known by the pen name Lewis Carroll, was an English author, mathematician, logician, and photographer. His most famous writings are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass as well as the poems "The Hunting of the Snark" and "Jabberwocky", all considered to be within the genre of literary nonsense. His facility at word play, logic, and fantasy has delighted audiences ranging from children to the literary elite, and beyond this his work has become embedded deeply in modern culture, directly influencing many artists. Sir John Tenniel (1820–1914) was an English illustrator. He was born in London and was self educated, although he became a probationer, and eventually a student, of the Royal Academy. He began his career drawing topical cartoons and caricatures for "Punch" in the mid 19th century. In 1865 he illustrated the first edition of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. The book became an instant best-seller, securing Tenniel's lasting fame in the process. Tenniel's illustrations for Carroll's works have taken their place among the most famous literary illustrations ever made. ---------- Return Policy----------If you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason, a FULL refund will be issued so long as I am notified within 14 days after you receive your purchase. The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs. A great chance to own a rare First Edition of Carroll's classic work. If you have any questions or you want more pictures please feel free to email. Overseas bidders only Paypal accepted Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution.

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