![]() ![]() Upon the original publication of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in 1865, Tenniel was far more well-known than Carroll, owing to his successful career as an illustrator and cartoonist, including many pieces for the satirical periodical 'Punch'. Inscription to half-title of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', dated 1875.Ĭomplete, with forty two charming illustrations to 'Wonderland' and fifty to 'Looking Glass' by John Tenniel depicting the many much-loved scenes including The Mad Hatter's Tea Party and The White Rabbit looking at his pocket watch. Their inscription to the half-title also. Prior owner's inscription to the title page of 'Through the Looking Glass', 'Ethel Cartwright'. ![]() With the correction of 'wabe' to page 21. This copy of 'Through the Looking Glass' was published in the same year as the first edition. The Forty-Second Thousand of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', and the 'Twenty-Seventh Thousand' edition of 'Through the Looking Glass'. ![]()
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