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(LIMITED EDITIONS CLUB / PRESS.) Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge (Lewis Car Alice's Adventures in Wonderland * Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. Together, 2 volumes. Illustrations by John Tenniel, re-engraved by Frederic Warde. 8vo, publisher's gilt-decorated red and blue cloth, respectively, scuff to spine title of Alice volume; all edges trimmed and gilt; slipcases. New York, 1932; 1935
two limited editions signed by alice hargreaves,the original Alice who inspired the work. The first volume is number 12 of 1500 copies also signed by the typographer/binder, Frederic Warde. Through the Looking-Glass is number 425 and signed by Hargreaves only. Each signed copy of Alice's Adventures is one of approximately 200 total copies signed by Hargreaves, on an inserted (bound in) leaf at front. This edition was commemorative of the centennial of Dodgson's birth. Among the celebratory events was the visit of Alice Hargreaves to the United States and her book signing in New York at the age of 81--Cohen, pp 520-521.
