No. 103081100

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Lewis Carroll - Through The Looking-Glass - 1940
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€ 75
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Lewis Carroll - Through The Looking-Glass - 1940

This is an extremely rare copy, of Lewis Carroll's "Through The Looking-Glass", in the publisher's ledura binding. The book features the illustrations John Tenniel and dates to 1940. This copy has been extremely well cared for and it remains in Near Fine condition. It would make a great addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection. CONDITION & FEATURES - Near Fine overall condition - Rare ledura binding with gilt titles and Front Board illustration - Beautifully illustrated by John Tenniel - Pages and Illustrations are clean & straight - Text-block is complete - Binding and hinges are secure - Boards & Spine are neat & straight - No inscriptions or scribbles ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- SUMMARY - Through The Looking-Glass And What Alice Found There - Written by Lewis Carroll - Illustrated by John Tenniel - Printed 1940 - Published by Macmillan and Co., London - Hardback ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- CONDITION TERMINOLOGY Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread. Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread. Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read. Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted. Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs. Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs. ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- SHIPPING Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.

No. 103081100

Sold
Lewis Carroll - Through The Looking-Glass - 1940

Lewis Carroll - Through The Looking-Glass - 1940

This is an extremely rare copy, of Lewis Carroll's "Through The Looking-Glass", in the publisher's ledura binding. The book features the illustrations John Tenniel and dates to 1940. This copy has been extremely well cared for and it remains in Near Fine condition. It would make a great addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.

CONDITION & FEATURES

- Near Fine overall condition
- Rare ledura binding with gilt titles and Front Board illustration
- Beautifully illustrated by John Tenniel
- Pages and Illustrations are clean & straight
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and hinges are secure
- Boards & Spine are neat & straight
- No inscriptions or scribbles

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SUMMARY

- Through The Looking-Glass And What Alice Found There
- Written by Lewis Carroll
- Illustrated by John Tenniel
- Printed 1940
- Published by Macmillan and Co., London
- Hardback

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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY

Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.

Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.

Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.

Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.

Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.

Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.

---- ---- ---- ---- ----

SHIPPING

Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.

Final bid
€ 75
Simone Grunau
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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