Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: an 1865 Printing Re-Described - Advance Issue

Author: Selwyn H. Goodacre /Justin G. SchillerTitle: Alice Re-DescribedPublisher: The Jabberwock/Battledore - New York Edition: 1990 1st EditionPages: 112 Description: A must have for any collector of Lewis Carroll or John Tenniel. This is one of just 65 Advance issues sent out in August, most probably to a select group of prospective buyers. Tipped into the book is a "With Compliments of Justin G. Schiller" card, an errata sheet, and a third card announcing that from 20 August to 10 September, the actual Macmillan file copy of the suppressed Alice will be available for purchase with its accompanying original John Tenniel pencil sketches priced at $1,865,000. This is the 1990 first edition of this excellent reference book describing the Macmillan file copy used to evaluate the quality of printing of Lewis Carroll's classic story. It is supplemented by Schiller's index of Tenniel's original preliminary drawings for both ALICE and LOOKING-GLASS. Condition: 8vo.112 pages including index. "10'' x 6.5''. Original color pictorial boards, crimson endpapers and illustrated in black-and-white throughout, with a fold-out of Tenniel sketches. The book is in near fine or better condition both inside and out with just the lightest bit of wear to edges and spine tips, a few spots of foxing to the fore-edge and some creasing to the paper on the front and rear boards from the binding process. ==================================================Shipping: FREE USPS Media mail. Expedited shipping is also available.International Shipping: Via the eBay International Shipping Program.Return Policy: Our goal is that all items will be received as advertised and, in the condition, described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 60 days of receipt (We would appreciate prior notice).Feedback: We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of your transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our goal will always be to resolve problems as promptly as possible. ** Please check out our store featuring dozens of "First Class Second-Hand Books". We gladly combine shipping and refund the shipping over-payment, so please stop by Barron Rare Books, and check out our other items! -- We specialize in Antiquarian & Modern First Editions, Signed Books & Ephemera. **