Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Signed, First edition thus, illustrated by Chris Riddell)
A true treasure! Comes with an original and unique pencil drawing by Riddell of the Queen of Hearts. Also signed and dated by Riddell to half title.
Published to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the first illustrator of Alice in Wonderland, Sir John Tenniel. Profusely illustrated in colour throughout by Riddell with original artwork envisioning Alice in Wonderland in his own famous illustrative style. Among the most famous illustrators in modern history, Chris Riddell has won numerous awards for his work and has collaborated with numerous famous and loved authors. He has openly acknowledge Sir John Tenniel to be a major source of inspiration since childhood, making this edition a work of deep personal value for Riddell.
First edition thus, first printing. London: Macmillan Children's Books, (2020). 4to. Original publisher's hardcover in original unclipped dust jacket. pp.304.
Bound in cream boards with a colour-illustrated vignette of Alice and the Rabbit to the cover. Spine lettered in black and illustrated in colour, with illustrated vignette of 5 of Hearts. Fine in fine dust jacket. Meticulously preserved. Dust jacket unclipped and shows only very cosmetic signs associated with mild and uncommon handling. Volume like fine, inside and out. Free from markings throughout. Bears stamp from Pea Green Boat Books verifying this to be a true signed first edition. A truly stunning copy that comes with a unique, hand-drawn artwork bearing Riddell's characteristic signature.
This book is currently on display in the rare book section of our Bondi store.
If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: [email protected]
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Signed, First edition thus, illustrated by Chris Riddell)
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Signed, First edition thus, illustrated by Chris Riddell)
A true treasure! Comes with an original and unique pencil drawing by Riddell of the Queen of Hearts. Also signed and dated by Riddell to half title.
Published to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the first illustrator of Alice in Wonderland, Sir John Tenniel. Profusely illustrated in colour throughout by Riddell with original artwork envisioning Alice in Wonderland in his own famous illustrative style. Among the most famous illustrators in modern history, Chris Riddell has won numerous awards for his work and has collaborated with numerous famous and loved authors. He has openly acknowledge Sir John Tenniel to be a major source of inspiration since childhood, making this edition a work of deep personal value for Riddell.
First edition thus, first printing. London: Macmillan Children's Books, (2020). 4to. Original publisher's hardcover in original unclipped dust jacket. pp.304.
Bound in cream boards with a colour-illustrated vignette of Alice and the Rabbit to the cover. Spine lettered in black and illustrated in colour, with illustrated vignette of 5 of Hearts. Fine in fine dust jacket. Meticulously preserved. Dust jacket unclipped and shows only very cosmetic signs associated with mild and uncommon handling. Volume like fine, inside and out. Free from markings throughout. Bears stamp from Pea Green Boat Books verifying this to be a true signed first edition. A truly stunning copy that comes with a unique, hand-drawn artwork bearing Riddell's characteristic signature.
This book is currently on display in the rare book section of our Bondi store.
If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: [email protected]
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A true treasure! Comes with an original and unique pencil drawing by Riddell of the Queen of Hearts. Also signed and dated by Riddell to half title.
Published to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the first illustrator of Alice in Wonderland, Sir John Tenniel. Profusely illustrated in colour throughout by Riddell with original artwork envisioning Alice in Wonderland in his own famous illustrative style. Among the most famous illustrators in modern history, Chris Riddell has won numerous awards for his work and has collaborated with numerous famous and loved authors. He has openly acknowledge Sir John Tenniel to be a major source of inspiration since childhood, making this edition a work of deep personal value for Riddell.
First edition thus, first printing. London: Macmillan Children's Books, (2020). 4to. Original publisher's hardcover in original unclipped dust jacket. pp.304.
Bound in cream boards with a colour-illustrated vignette of Alice and the Rabbit to the cover. Spine lettered in black and illustrated in colour, with illustrated vignette of 5 of Hearts. Fine in fine dust jacket. Meticulously preserved. Dust jacket unclipped and shows only very cosmetic signs associated with mild and uncommon handling. Volume like fine, inside and out. Free from markings throughout. Bears stamp from Pea Green Boat Books verifying this to be a true signed first edition. A truly stunning copy that comes with a unique, hand-drawn artwork bearing Riddell's characteristic signature.
This book is currently on display in the rare book section of our Bondi store.
If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: [email protected]
