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(THE LIMITED EDITIONS CLUB.) Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge (Lewis Carroll 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, only minor fading to spine and ends slightly rubbed; all edges trimmed and gilt; slipcase on Alice (worn with a scuff at foot); prospectus card for Looking-Glass laid in. New York, 1932; 1935
two limited editions signed by alice hargreaves, the original "Alice." The first volume is number 137 of 1500 copies also signed by the typographer/binder, Fredric Warde. Through the Looking-Glass is number 315 and signed by Hargreaves only. Each is one of approximately 200 copies signed by Hargreaves, on an inserted 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. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
