Lewis Carroll Book Appraisal

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and Through the Looking-Glass (1892 Macmillan Edition)

This is a single-volume edition of Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and 'Through the Looking-Glass,' published in 1892 by Macmillan and Co. in New York. The title page indicates it is a 'New Edition in One Volume' featuring ninety-two illustrations by John Tenniel. The paper appears to be an off-white or cream-colored antique stock, showing characteristic age-related toning/yellowing and several instances of foxing throughout the visible page. There is a noticeable dark smudge or ink mark near the word 'Alice's' on the upper left, and various scattered spots of staining or biological growth (mold/mildew spotting) suggesting exposure to moisture or poor storage conditions. The typography is a classic 19th-century serif font, typical of Macmillan's high-quality Victorian-era publishing standards. The page edges are slightly uneven, suggesting a deckle edge or standard machine-cut binding of the period. While the binding isn't fully visible, the gutter suggests a traditional sewn binding. Such editions are valued by collectors for the Tenniel illustrations and the prestige of the Macmillan imprint, though the visible staining and foxing significantly impact the contemporary condition assessment.