Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – Lewis Carroll – 1871 | Tenniel Illustrated, 28th Thousand

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland 1871 Macmillan edition features John Tenniel’s iconic illustrations and retains the publisher’s original binding. This 28th Thousand issue, published in London by Macmillan and Co., remains a sought-after Victorian edition for collectors. Original publisher’s cloth binding present with some staining. Includes all text and illustrations as issued.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
• Author(s): Lewis Carroll
• Illustrator(s): John Tenniel
• Publisher: London: Macmillan and Co.
• Edition: 28th Thousand, 1871.
• Format: Small Octavo, single volume
• Binding: Original red cloth, gilt spine and boards
• Size:  7.5in x 5.25in (19cm x 13cm)
• Collation: [8], 192 pp
• Illustrations: Black-and-white illustrations by John Tenniel throughout
• Contents Include:
  • Tenniel’s original illustrations integrated with the text (42)
• Provenance: Handwritten: M.E.L. Andrews
• Reference(s): PMM 354; Carroll Handbook 44

Condition:

Very Good. Retains original red cloth with gilt stamping; visible staining to the boards. Spine intact and legible with moderate wear. Pages are complete with minimal to no toning. Illustrations are present and clear. Hinges remain sound, binding secure though showing expected wear from age.

Why Collect This?

• John Tenniel’s classic illustrations in period format
• 28th Thousand, an identifiable bibliographic issue
• Attractive for collectors of children’s literature and ‘Alice’

Item Number: #28940