Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass Box Set - 1946
$ 26.4
Description
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass Box Set - 1946. Publisher: Random House (1946). Slipcase: Shows moderate shelf wear, with toned edges and minor seam repairs. Structurally sound and intact. Books: Bindings remain tight and square. Pages are clean and unmarked, with light toning consistent with age. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass – Box Set (1946) Lewis Carroll | Centennial Edition | Random House | Illustrated by John Tenniel Step into the whimsical world of Lewis Carroll with this 1946 Centennial Edition box set, featuring two of the most beloved works in English literature. Published by Random House, this vintage collection includes Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There, bound in hardcover and housed in the original slipcase. Set Details Publisher: Random House (1946) Format: Two hardcover volumes in slipcase Illustrator: John Tenniel (color illustrations) Edition: Centennial Edition Pages: Approx. 150 & 165 pages respectively Dimensions: 8vo (octavo) Condition: Good Books: Bindings remain tight and square. Pages are clean and unmarked, with light toning consistent with age. Slipcase: Shows moderate shelf wear, with toned edges and minor seam repairs. Structurally sound and intact. Illustrations: Vibrant color plates by Tenniel retain their charm and clarity. Highlights Historical Significance: Released to commemorate the centennial of Carroll’s birth, this edition celebrates the enduring legacy of his imaginative storytelling. Collector Appeal: A sought-after vintage set, especially with original slipcase and color illustrations intact. Literary Value: Includes both of Carroll’s masterpieces, each filled with philosophical whimsy, clever wordplay, and unforgettable characters—from the Mad Hatter to the Jabberwock. Ideal For Collectors of vintage children’s literature Fans of classic fantasy and Victorian-era publishing Gift-givers seeking a timeless literary treasure
