Alice s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, Alice Hargreaves, Signed, limited editions (6 results)

Limited Edition. One of 1,500 numbered copies signed by typographer and binder Frederic Warde on the colophon, this being copy no.1,389. This copy is one of a smaller complement (ca.500 copies) signed by Alice Hargreaves (the "original Alice") on a preliminary leaf. Octavo (22.5cm); full dark red morocco, with titling and decorative elements stamped in gilt on spine and covers; all edges gilt; publisher's original cloth slipcase; [iii],xiv,182,[6]pp; illus. Sunning to spine, a bit of darkening to spine ends, with pinpoint wear to extremities, and some light offsetting to edges of endpapers; contents fresh, with gilt edges unblemished; Very Good+. Publisher's slipcase is shelfworn, showing some minor board exposure, with pronounced sunning to spine, edges, and opening; sound, but Good to Very Good. An attractive production of Carroll's beloved novel, signed by the woman who was the inspiration for the main character. Bibliography of the Fine Books Published by The Limited Editions Club, No.36.

Condition: Near Fine. Signed Limited Edition. First edition thus, limited to only 1500 numbered copies and published for the members of the Limited Editions Club of New York. Signed in ink by "The Original Alice" in Wonderland, Alice Hargreaves (née Liddell); Reportedly only about 1,000 copies of this title were signed by her, a few years before her death. With original illustrations by John Tenniel re-engraved by Frederic Warde and Bruno Rollitz; additionally signed at the rear limitation page by Warde. Bound in publisher's original red full leather decorated heavily in gilt, with all edges gilt; in publisher's original blue cloth slipcase. Near Fine, with blemish to rear cover, in Very Good slipcase with light edge wear, light toning and light soiling. A lovely copy.

Hardcover. John Tenniel (illustrator). In publisher's heavily gilt-decorated full red morocco leather. With the original illustrations by John Tenniel. Copy #1327 of 1500 with typography and binding by Frederick Warde who has SIGNED the colophon page. Additionally SIGNED for the publisher on a separate page bound in before the title page by Alice Hargreaves, "the original Alice," one of only about 500 copies of the total edition of 1500 copies that were signed by her a few years before her death. Alice refused to sign other editions of this famous book in her lifetime, written by Carroll for her when she was young Alice Liddell, but she was convinced with the help of monetary compensation to sign these copies. She would also sign two years later copies of THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS by the same publisher. A rare opportunity to acquire one of the most famous children's books ever published here signed by the subject of the book. Many have praised this book, but perhaps novelist Sir Walter Besant's remark is the most insightful: "It admits us into a state of being which, until it was written, was not only unexplored but undiscovered." Very light rubbing to the spine tips and corners, spine a bit sunned. Near Fine in a somewhat darkened, Very Good slipcase.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Limited. 2 Volumes. Signed Limited Editions. Published by The Limited Editions Club, 1932 & 1935. Octavos in slipcases. "Alice" is bound in full red morocco with elaborate gilt stained edges and elaborate gilt spine/board decorations. "Looking Glass" is bound in full blue morocco with corresponding decorations. "Alice" (copy #155 of 1,500) is signed on blank page in front by Alice Hargreaves "The Real Alice" as well as by Frederic Ward the binder on the limitation page in back. "Looking Glass" (copy #195 of 1,500) is signed by Alice Hargreaves on limitation page in back. Both books are near fine with sound bindings, no ownership markings or loose pages. Each book features the original illustrations by John Tenniel. Bindings tight, corners sharp. Each volume comes in the original slipcase. Each book has some very light shelf/edgewear. A wonderful and scarce complete set of these beloved books signed by the inspiration of Alice in "Alice in Wonderland". While the publisher states that there were 1,500 copies made it is know that only about 500 were actually signed by Alice Hargreaves before her death. 395 total pages. Books in slipcases measure 9"x6"x1.25" and the seat measures 2.5" across on the shelf.

Condition: Near Fine. Signed Limited Edition. Two volumes. First editions thus, limited to only 1500 numbered copies and published for the members of the Limited Editions Club of New York. Both books signed in ink by "The Original Alice" in Wonderland, Alice Hargreaves (née Liddell); Reportedly only about 1,000 copies of this title were signed by her, a few years before her death. With original illustrations by John Tenniel re-engraved by Frederic Warde and Bruno Rollitz; the first volume is signed at the rear limitation page by Warde. Bound in publisher's original red and blue (respectively) full leather heavily decorated in gilt, with all edges gilt; in publisher's original blue and red cloth slipcases. Near Fine with light rubbing to leather at spine ends and light fading to spine. In Very Good spotted, toned and edge-worn slipcases. A beautiful set.

Hardcover. John Tenniel (illustrator). Two volumes in original full blue morocco and original full red morocco leather bindings with heavy gilt decorations. Each is copy #509 of 1500 copies with the original John Tenniel illustrations and with typography and binding by Frederick Warde who has SIGNED the first volume. Each copy is additionally SIGNED by Alice Hargreaves, "the original Alice." Only about 500 copies of the first title and about 1000 of the second were signed by her a few years before her death. Alice refused to sign other editions of this famous book in her lifetime, written by Carroll for her when she was young Alice Liddell, but she was convinced with the help of monetary compensation at an advanced age to sign these copies. Many have praised these books, but perhaps novelist Sir Walter Besant's remark on ALICE IN WONDERLAND is the most insightful: "It admits us into a state of being which, until it was written, was not only unexplored but undiscovered." Very mild sunning to the spine of the Wonderland book. Fine, bright copies in Fine slipcases. Exceptional condition.