Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll | Riviere Leather 1925/1922
Antique two-volume leather-bound set of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll, published by Macmillan and Co., Limited. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is dated 1925, and Through the Looking-Glass is dated 1922. Both volumes feature the classic illustrations by John Tenniel.
This collectible set is finely bound in leather by Riviere & Son, with the binder’s stamp reading “Bound by Riviere & Son.” The books feature gilt-decorated covers and spines, gilt character designs, marbled endpapers, gilt dentelles, and gilt page edges. A beautiful early twentieth-century Macmillan Alice set and a desirable addition for collectors of Lewis Carroll, fine bindings, classic children’s literature, and illustrated books. Sold as-is.
Details:
Title: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass
Author: Lewis Carroll
Illustrator: John Tenniel
Publisher: Macmillan and Co., Limited
Year: 1925 / 1922
Format: Leather-bound hardcover set
Binder: Riviere & Son
Condition:
Antique pre-owned condition with age-related wear from use, storage, and handling. Leather bindings, gilt decoration, corners, edges, spines, marbled endpapers, and pages may show wear consistent with age. Both volumes are stamped “Bound by Riviere & Son.” Please review all photos carefully. Sold as-is.