Lewis Carroll / G

DESCRIPTION: I present at auction one of the most beautiful and sought-after illustrated editions of "ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND" by Lewis Carroll, masterfully illustrated by the renowned British artist Gwynedd M. Hudson, with wonderful tipped-in color plates outside the text of exquisite detail and delicate in-text engravings. This is an extraordinary copy of the coveted Centenary Edition published in London in 1932 to commemorate the birth centenary of Lewis Carroll, a cornerstone work of British illustrated books that stands out for its interior aesthetic elegance and for being highly sought after by collectors and bibliophiles. THE VISUAL UNIVERSE OF GWYNEDD M. HUDSON: Gwynedd M. Hudson's interpretation of Carroll’s classic ranks among the most imaginative, subtle, and technically perfect creations of the British Golden Age of illustration. Her line combines a delicacy akin to Art Deco with a deep sense of dreamlike fantasy, endowing each character with a unique personality, full of grace, expressiveness, and a subtle touch of British humor. Among the most representative illustrations of this edition are: + Alice and Dinah (Frontispiece): a charming and refined color depiction of the protagonist with her kitten, reflecting the period’s charm and aesthetic refinement. + The White Rabbit with fan and gloves: an elegant and dynamic composition where the iconic character runs in a hurry with his Victorian coat. + Advice from a Caterpillar: the fascinating scene in which the Caterpillar smokes his hookah on the toadstools before Alice’s astonished gaze, highlighted by its masterful color palette and fairy-tale atmosphere. + A Mad Tea-Party: the unforgettable scene of the Mad Hatter and the March Hare, resolved with a barely veiled irony of gesture and a richness of detail. + The Mock Turtle and the Gryphon (mythical creature half eagle, half lion): a evocative and tender composition by the sea, rich in visual poetry. + The trial before the Queen of Hearts: a complex and crowded ensemble scene where cards and kingdom animals march by. + The whirling of the cards (At this the whole pack rose up into the air...): the spectacular final scene of the trial, where the deck of cards fills the air in an extraordinary display of compositional dynamism. PUBLICATION YEAR: London, 1932 (Centenary Edition), printed by Hodder & Stoughton for William Heinemann Ltd. (94 years old). LANGUAGE: English (Original version). SIZE AND PAGE COUNT: Dimensions: 25.5 x 19.5 cm (Format 4º). Pagination: Frontispiece + Title page with centenary edition vignette + [7pp] + 180pp + [4pp]. COMPLETE WORK with all tipped-in plates protected by original sleeves. CONDITION: Original publisher’s binding in full cloth, in good overall condition, with wear and scuffs, as shown in the photos. Spine sunlit. The front cover stands out for its dazzling gold-embossed plate with fantastical book motifs and a central raised medallion bearing the emblem of the "Centenary Edition": a medallion depicting a rabbit surrounded by the text "Centenary Edition". The interior is in excellent condition, as shown in the photos: clean, fresh, with high-quality sturdy paper. All of Gwynedd M. Hudson’s color plates retain vivid, bright colors and impeccable sharpness. GOOD COPY. THE "CENTENARY EDITION", A BIBLIOGRAPHIC JEWEL OF ALICE ILLUSTRATED BY GWYNEDD M. HUDSON. A MUST-HAVE PIECE FOR YOUR COLLECTION. DON’T LET IT SLIP AWAY. SHIPPING POLICY: Shipping costs are grouped to save you money. Affordable shipping with major carriers: Spain --> wrapped with Zeleris Premium 24h or CORREOS Europe --> UPS Express 48-72h / FedEx Express 48-72h (Some countries may have longer transit times) United States --> UPS Express 48h / FedEx Express 48h (We’ve been informed by our clients that these companies are less strict or do not apply the new 15% tax on imported products) China --> UPS Express 24h Rest of the World --> UPS Express 48h / FedEx Express 48h *Books will be carefully packed so they travel safely to their new home.*

Stima:€150

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