
1908 Scarce Book - Alice in Wonderland Illustrated by Millicent Sowerby
Author: Lewis Carroll. Illustrated by Millicent Sowerby.
Title: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Publisher: New York: Duffield & Company; London: Chatto and Windus, 1908. Scarce first American edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8.5 inches x 6 inches.
Pages: 166 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine original publisher's maroon cloth with gilt titles and a pictorial onlay on the front cover (hinges fine, slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in such a nice condition!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, some pages still unopened, some outer margin cut short without affecting the text - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the 12 wonderful illustrations by Millicent Sowerby, featuring vivid and charming full-color plates that bring the whimsical world of Wonderland to life.
Estimate: (USD $350- $500).
The book Scarce and Attractive 1908 first American edition of Sowerby's illustrations for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Sowerby was among the earliest women to illustrate Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventure's in Wonderland!
The author: Lewis Carroll, the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was an English writer, mathematician, and logician. Best known for "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and its sequel, "Through the Looking-Glass," his works are celebrated for their playful logic, innovative storytelling, and enduring appeal.
The illustrator: Millicent Sowerby (1878–1967) was a talented English artist renowned for her delicate and imaginative illustrations, particularly for children’s literature. Her collaboration on this edition of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" stands out as a highlight of her career, showcasing her ability to translate Carroll’s whimsical narrative into captivating artwork.