Step into literary history with this 1896 People’s Edition of Lewis Carroll’s classic tales, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. Published by Macmillan and Co., Ltd., this volume includes the beloved 92 illustrations by Sir John Tenniel and is marked Twelfth Thousand on the title page.
Bound in decorative green cloth with a pictorial cover of Alice fending off playing cards, this edition reflects the late 19th-century popularity of Carroll’s work. It also carries a fascinating provenance inscription dated Christmas 1896, adding personal historical value.
✨ Features:
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Title: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass
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Author: Lewis Carroll (Charles Dodgson)
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Illustrator: Sir John Tenniel
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Edition: People’s Edition, Twelfth Thousand
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Publisher: Macmillan and Co., Ltd., London & New York
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Year: 1896
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Binding: Original pictorial green cloth with black & red ink design
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Illustrations: 92 by John Tenniel
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Provenance: Inscribed “Christmas 1896” with later family ownership note from 1981
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Size: Octavo (approx. 7.5” tall, estimate from photos)
🧾 Condition:
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Condition Grade: Good (Antiquarian Standard)
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Boards: Light wear to edges, rubbing to spine, small scuffing on cloth
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Interior: Toned with scattered foxing, binding loosened in places (see photo of cracked gutter)
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Provenance inscriptions present (dated 1896 and 1981)
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Pages otherwise complete with illustrations intact
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A well-preserved survivor for its age, structurally sound with rich display appeal
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🌍 Collector Appeal:
A desirable collectible for fans of Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland, Tenniel illustrations, or 19th-century children’s literature. This People’s Edition is historically significant, affordable compared to true firsts, and treasured for its artistry and early publication date.
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