[Dodgson (Rev. C.L.)] "Lewis Carroll". Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, 1867-72

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[Dodgson (Rev. C.L.)] "Lewis Carroll". Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, sixth edition, signed inscription from author pasted in, 1867; Through the Looking-Glass..., first edition, first issue with 'wade' for 'wabe' on p.21, 1872, wood-engraved frontispieces and illustrations by John Tenniel, scattered spotting, hinges cracking, original pictorial cloth, gilt, joints splitting and frayed, cover edges worn, covers marked, 8vo (2) *** The inscription is clearly cut from the foot of a letter and, in Dodgson's distinctive purple ink, reads "Believe me very sincerely yours C.L. Dodgson."

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