A 1914, century-old, pocket-sized red-bound Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

# A Century-Old Christmas Gift A 1914, century-old, pocket-sized red-bound Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, first edition published by Macmillan. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is one of the most internationally renowned literary works, continuously in print since its initial release in 1865. The original version was penned by Lewis Carroll, illustrated by John Tenniel, and first published by Macmillan in 1865. Following the expiration of its copyright, numerous publishers have released their own editions. However, the classic, original red-bound Alice remains a favorite among Alice enthusiasts, with century-old editions commanding particularly high market values. While only about twenty-odd copies of the very first edition survive due to a recall and destruction, Macmillan's subsequent printings each amounted to 2,000 copies. The quantity wasn't exceedingly small. However, the book caused a sensation upon its release during the Victorian era; even Queen Victoria was an admirer. Consequently, many century-old copies of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland have either been carefully preserved or have suffered wear and tear from frequent readings due to their immense popularity. # This 1914 pocket-sized edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, originally published by Macmillan, features an inscription from its first owner on the opening page, indicating it was a Christmas gift. The first edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland typically commands prices of one to two million US dollars or more. In 2016, an auction saw a collector bid $1.8 million, but the reserve price was not met. The estimated value of the book was around $2-3 million, making the first edition quite challenging to acquire. Therefore, collecting a pocket-sized Alice with the same cover from a century ago presents a wonderful alternative. Dimensions: 15.7*10.6cm Year: 1914 Publisher: Macmillan All pages are present, and the book is readable. As an antique book, it naturally bears traces of its history; please consider this before purchasing.