Description: Through the Looking Glass Lewis Carroll 1940 Binding by Bayntun Riviere Through the Looking Glass Written by Lewis Carroll Illustrated by John Tenniel Published by: Macmillan and Co. Printed in: 1940 Pages: 228 Illustrated by: John Tenniel ----- Features ----- · Gilt decoration and lettering to front cover, rear cover, and spine · Full Blueleather binding by Bayntun and Riviere · 50 illustrations by John Tenniel Condition This book is in good condition. There is some rubbing along the edges of the spine. The book is bound in full blue leather binding with gilt lttering and decoration to the spine. All edges gilt. The book is stamped in the front by its binder, Bayntun and Riviere. There is an inscription in the front and no bookplates or markings of any other kind. There is some light foxing. This book contains a total of 50 illustrations by John Tenniel. A hard to find very early edition of Carroll's classic work. Synopsis Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (1871) is a work of children's literature by Lewis Carroll, generally categorized as literary nonsense. It is the sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Although it makes no reference to the events in the earlier book, the themes and settings of Through the Looking-Glass make it a kind of mirror image of Wonderland: the first book begins outdoors, in the warm month of May, on Alice's birthday, uses frequent changes in size as a plot device, and draws on the imagery of playing cards; the second opens indoors on a snowy, wintry night exactly six months later,uses frequent changes in time and spatial directions as a plot device, and draws on the imagery of chess. In it, there are many mirror themes, including opposites, time running backwards, and so on. ---------- About the Author/Illustrator---------- Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832–1898), better known by the pen name Lewis Carroll, was an English author, mathematician, logician, and photographer. His most famous writings are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass as well as the poems "The Hunting of the Snark" and "Jabberwocky", all considered to be within the genre of literary nonsense. His facility at word play, logic, and fantasy has delighted audiences ranging from children to the literary elite, and beyond this his work has become embedded deeply in modern culture, directly influencing many artists. Sir John Tenniel (1820–1914) was an English illustrator. He was born in London and was self educated, although he became a probationer, and eventually a student, of the Royal Academy. He began his career drawing topical cartoons and caricatures for "Punch" in the mid 19th century. In 1865 he illustrated the first edition of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. The book became an instant best-seller, securing Tenniel's lasting fame in the process. Tenniel's illustrations for Carroll's works have taken their place among the most famous literary illustrations ever made. ---------- Return Policy----------If you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason, a FULL refund will be issued so long as I am notified within 14 days after you receive your purchase. The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs. A great chance to own a rare copy of Carroll's classic work. If you have any questions or you want more pictures please feel free to email. Overseas bidders only Paypal accepted Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com.
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