Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass
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Collectors searching for a beautiful, display-worthy copy of Lewis Carroll’s timeless double-story—Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass—will gravitate toward this 1982 Longmeadow Press leather-bound hardcover. Bound in rich, gilt-stamped leather and generously illustrated, the book gives shelf presence that ordinary paperbacks can’t match, yet it remains slender enough for bedtime reading or gifting to a young-adult reader ready to meet the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and Tweedledee & Tweedledum.
What sets this particular copy apart is its vintage status: printed four decades ago and now out of print, it carries the patina of a true antiquarian piece. The inner pages are clean, bright, and tightly bound, while the exterior shows only the light back-cover scuff expected from gentle shelf life. A previous owner added a personalised stamp and handwritten name on the front endpapers, adding provenance without obscuring text; there are no dog-eared corners or other markings to distract from Carroll’s whimsical prose and the lively full-page artwork.
Beyond aesthetics, the book delivers enduring literary value. Carroll’s wordplay, logic games, and fantastical plot continue to enchant both children discovering Wonderland for the first time and adults revisiting its satirical layers. The durable Smyth-sewn binding means the volume can be read and re-read for years, making it a smart alternative to fragile first editions that command thousands. For gift-givers, homeschool curriculums, or anyone curating a classic-lit library, this illustrated leatherette edition offers the magic of Alice at an accessible price point while promising to appreciate in collector interest.
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