1920 Rare Book - Alice in Wonderland illustrated by Margaret W. Tarrant

Author: Lewis Carroll. Illustrated by Margaret W. Tarrant.
Title: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Publisher: London, Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, no date (1902).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8 x 6.5 inches.
Pages: xi-332 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Attractive and very good original publisher’s tan cloth binding with black-stamped titles and an elegant oval color illustration of Alice and the White Rabbit on the front cover, surrounded by an ornate frame. Spine features a decorative Art Nouveau-inspired design (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, small tear in the outer margin of the first page of text nicely repaired by a previous owner - as shown).
Illustrations: Illustrated with 48 exquisite color plates by Margaret W. Tarrant, known for her delicate and enchanting interpretations of Alice in Wonderland. These vibrant illustrations capture the whimsy and dreamlike quality of Carroll’s classic tale, making this edition a collector’s treasure. (Complete).

Estimate: (USD 300-500).

The book: This beautifully illustrated edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is one of the most beloved interpretations of Lewis Carroll’s masterpiece. Published by Ward, Lock & Co., this edition features the stunning artwork of Margaret W. Tarrant, whose soft yet detailed color plates bring Alice’s fantastical journey to life. This edition retains the full charm and surreal humor of Carroll’s original, making it a perfect choice for collectors and enthusiasts of classic children’s literature.

The author: Lewis Carroll (1832-1898), the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was a British mathematician, logician, and writer. Best known for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking-Glass (1871), Carroll’s whimsical storytelling and playful use of logic have made his works enduring classics that continue to captivate readers of all ages.

The illustrator: Margaret Winifred Tarrant (1888-1959) was a British artist and illustrator known for her charming depictions of fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and children’s stories. Her delicate watercolors and detailed compositions made her one of the most celebrated illustrators of early 20th-century children’s literature. Her Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland remains one of the most sought-after illustrated editions of Carroll’s classic.