Author: Lewis Carroll. Illustrated by John Tenniel.
Title: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Publisher: New York, The Macmillan Company, 1899. Eighty-sixth thousand.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5 x 5 inches.
Pages: 192 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine original red cloth binding with gilt vignette of Alice peering through a door on the front cover. Gilt titles and publisher's name on the spine. (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good, near fine content (bright, tight and clean, gift note of a previous owner on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with 42 illustrations by John Tenniel, including the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, and Alice herself, the illustrations are finely detailed and well-preserved, displaying the artistic mastery that has defined this edition.

Estimate: (USD $400-$500).

The book: This is an early American reprint of Lewis Carroll's timeless masterpiece "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Published by Macmillan in 1899, the edition offers Tenniel's celebrated illustrations, capturing the whimsy and absurdity of Carroll's narrative. This edition is a testament to the enduring legacy of the tale, appealing to collectors for its pristine presentation and historical charm. A rare find in such a nice condition!

The author: Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832–1898), known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, was an English writer, mathematician, and logician. Renowned for his works of literary nonsense, Carroll’s "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" is celebrated as one of the most influential pieces of Victorian literature, enchanting readers of all ages.

The illustrator: John Tenniel (1820–1914) was an English illustrator and political cartoonist. His iconic illustrations for "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and its sequel "Through the Looking-Glass" are celebrated for their imaginative and timeless interpretation of Carroll’s fantastical characters. Tenniel’s artwork has defined the visual identity of "Alice" since its first publication in 1865.