Lewis Carroll - 1st Paperback - Through The Looking-Glass - 1898
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Through The Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There is an illustrated 1898 first edition paperback by Macmillan, written by Lewis Carroll and illustrated by John Tenniel, in good condition with 122 pages.
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This is an extremely rare first paperback edition of Lewis Carroll's; "Through The Looking Glass and What Alice Found There". Macmillan released the paperback copies in 1898 as part of their Sixpenny Series. The books were never intended to be long-lasting, so to find one in any condition is very rare. This copy has been well looked after and it remains in Good condition. It would make a terrific addition to any decorative collection or private library.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Good overall condition - lightly read
- Incredibly rare copy
- 1898, 1st Printing, First Edition Thus
- Both Covers present & straight
- Adverts to the front & rear
- Text-Block is complete - pages have toned with age
- Spine is partially present (some parts missing)
- Bindings and Hinges are secure
- No colouring-in or scribbles - previous owner's name to Front Cover
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SUMMARY
- Through The Looking Glass and What Alice Found There
- Written by Lewis Carroll
- Illustrated by John Tenniel
- Printed 1898, First Printing, Paperback
- Published by Macmillan and Co., London
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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.
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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.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
This is an extremely rare first paperback edition of Lewis Carroll's; "Through The Looking Glass and What Alice Found There". Macmillan released the paperback copies in 1898 as part of their Sixpenny Series. The books were never intended to be long-lasting, so to find one in any condition is very rare. This copy has been well looked after and it remains in Good condition. It would make a terrific addition to any decorative collection or private library.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Good overall condition - lightly read
- Incredibly rare copy
- 1898, 1st Printing, First Edition Thus
- Both Covers present & straight
- Adverts to the front & rear
- Text-Block is complete - pages have toned with age
- Spine is partially present (some parts missing)
- Bindings and Hinges are secure
- No colouring-in or scribbles - previous owner's name to Front Cover
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SUMMARY
- Through The Looking Glass and What Alice Found There
- Written by Lewis Carroll
- Illustrated by John Tenniel
- Printed 1898, First Printing, Paperback
- Published by Macmillan and Co., London
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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.
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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.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Children's books, Illustrated, Literature, Science fiction and fantasy, Young adult fiction
Book title
Through The Looking-Glass
Series
Alice in Wonderland
Author/ Illustrator
Lewis Carroll - 1st Paperback
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1898
Height
21.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus, Illustrated Edition
Width
15 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Macmillan
Binding/ Material
Softback
Number of pages
122
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