
1911 First US Edition - ALICE in Wonderland color illustrated by Mabel Lucie Attwell.
Author: Lewis Carroll. Illustrations by Mabel Lucie Attwell.
Title: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Pictured by Mabel Lucie Attwell.
Publisher: Philadelphia, David McKay Company - London & Paris, Raphael Tuck & Sons, Ltd., no date (1911). First US Edition illustrated by Mabel Lucie Attwell.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 9.5 " X 7.5 ".
Pages: 148 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Good original full cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly, soiled, worn and scuffed - as shown, gilt decorations faded on spine - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in any condition!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the 12 wonderful full-page color illustrations and many in-text illustrations by Mabel Lucie Attwell.
The book: Scarce First US edition of ALICE in Wonderland color illustrated by Mabel Lucie Attwell. Though the binding shows signs of time, the book maintains its charm and appeal, making it a treasured addition for collectors and admirers of Carroll's imaginative universe. Its pages still brim with brightness and clean text, offering a delightful reading experience.
The author: Lewis Carroll (1832–1898) was the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, an English writer of world-famous children's fiction, notably "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and its sequel "Through the Looking-Glass". He is known for his facility at word play, logic, and fantasy, and there are many references in his work to his Victorian contemporaries.
The illustrator: Mabel Lucie Attwell (1879–1964) was a British illustrator known for her cute, nostalgic drawings of children, based on her daughter, Peggy. Her illustrations for this edition of ALICE IN WONDERLAND offer a distinct, charming portrayal of Carroll's characters, making this edition highly sought-after among fans and collectors of Alice's tales.