Description LEWIS CARROLL (English 1832-1898) A GROUP OF TWO BOOKS, "Alice in Wonderland," AND, "Through the Looking Glass," LONDON, 1866 AND 1872, each book rebound including original covers, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.," illustrations by John Tenniel, Macmillan and Co., publisher, Richard Clay, printer, 1866, with all gilt edges, marbled boards, gilt tooled and embossed green leather with five raised spine bands, 7 3/8" x 5 1/4"; and "Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There.," illustrations by John Tenniel, Macmillan and Co., publisher, Richard Clay, printer, 1872, the titled page with retailer blind stamp, "Bailly Bailliere Libreria...Madrid," and a bookplate of Charles B. Foote on front pastedown, with all gilt edges, marbled boards, gilt tooled and embossed green leather with five raised spine bands, 7 3/8" x 5 1/4".
Condition Report Books rebound form original binding, exterior with some expected losses of leather and gilt, some smudges and soil on pages, one marble cover page unattached, and some cracking to pages and spine, manuscript of previous owner on one page in the 1866 book, but overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.