
1909 Rare First Edition Illustrated by Bessie Pease Gutmann - Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There.
Author: Lewis Carroll. Bessie Pease Gutmann, illustrator.
Title: Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There.
Publisher: New York, Dodge Publishing Company, 1909. First Edition Illustrated by Bessie Pease Gutmann.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8.5" X 6".
Pages: viii-185 pages.
Binding: Very good original decorated full-cloth binding with a charming illustration of "Humpty Dumpty" on the front cover (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the illustrations by Bessie Pease Gutmann.
The book: Through the Looking-Glass is the sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and is a quintessential classic of children's literature. This First Edition Illustrated by Bessie Pease Gutmann, published by Dodge Publishing Company in 1909, captures the magic of Lewis Carroll's fantasy world with delightful illustrations by the celebrated artist Bessie Pease Gutmann, adding a visual charm to this already beloved tale.
The author: Lewis Carroll (1832-1898), born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was an English author, mathematician, and logician best known for his works Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass (1871). His unique blend of playful prose, logic puzzles, and dreamlike worlds continues to enchant readers of all ages.
The illustrator: Bessie Pease Gutmann (1876–1960) was an American artist and illustrator known for her adorable depictions of infants and children. Her work was incredibly popular in early 20th-century children's books, particularly for her sensitive and graceful illustrations, which added depth and charm to many classic works.