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Lot 153

Sale 1097 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
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Nov 8, 2022 9:00AM CT
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DODGSON, Charles Lutwidge ("Lewis Carroll") (1832-1898). Sylvie and Bruno. London et al: MacMillan and Co., 1889.


8vo (183 x 121 mm). Half-title, frontispiece, numerous illustrations after Harry Furniss. (Lacking advertisements, a few short marginal tears, some minor soiling.) Contemporary half red calf gilt, marron leather lettering-piece gilt (some light wear, joints starting or reinforced). Provenance: C.J. Williamson (inscription), gifted to; Lillie Lyell (redacted inscription); George Williamson (bookplate, gift inscription). FIRST EDITION. Williams, Madan, Green and Crutch 217.

[With:] DODGSON. Sylvie and Bruno Concluded. London et al: Macmillan and Co., 1893. 8vo. Half-title, frontispiece, numerous illustrations after Harry Furniss, advertisement addressing recall of 1893 printing of Through the Looking Glass tipped in, 5pp. publisher's advertisements at end. (Some minor toning.) Original red cloth gilt, edges gilt (a touch of wear to spine ends and corners, spine darkened, slight bubbling to rear cover cloth). FIRST EDITION. Williams, Madan, Green and Crutch, 250.


The Library of John Leonard Gillis Sold to Support the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, Toronto

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