presentation inscription by Lewis Carroll

A rare, inscribed copy, this title offers the reader an opportunity to make a comparison between Tenniel's illustrations with those by the author.

First edition, first printing, first issue with black coated endpapers, inscribed by the author; 8vo (190 x 135 mm); thirty-seven engravings based on illustrations, in-line drawings and full-page plates, inscription in ink to half-title; publisher's red cloth triple ruled in gilt, gilt-embossed vignette depicting mock-turtle to lower board, all edges gilt, toned spine, minor marks to boards, otherwise very good indeed; [viii], 96pp, [1], [2]ads.