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Alice s adventures in wonderland 1910 rare phantomwise. Presented by pom harrington, owner of peter harrington rare books. The story of alices adventures in wonderland begins with its creator, charles. Though dodgson did add his own illustrations, he would approach john tenniel to illustrate the book for publication. Unfollow alice in wonderland rare first edition to stop getting. A pleasing copy complemented with its companion, through the looking glass and what alice. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the first publication of alices adventures in wonderland, the uks largest rare bookseller, peter harrington, is holding an exhibition and sale of 69 rare books. Alice s adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson over the pseudonym lewis carroll. Since its publication 150 years ago, alices adventures in wonderland has kept a powerful grip on the public imagination. The first edition of alices adventures in wonderland macmillan, 1865. Feb 4, 2018 explore lakinandmarleys board alice in wonderland.
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