{"product_id":"alice-in-wonderland-early-wartime-illustrated-edition-by-lewis-carroll-rene-cloke-c-1944","title":"Alice in Wonderland – Early Wartime Illustrated Edition by Lewis Carroll (René Cloke, c.1944)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming vintage edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlice in Wonderland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Lewis Carroll, beautifully illustrated by the celebrated British artist René Cloke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished by P. R. Gawthorn Ltd., London, this early wartime edition captures the timeless magic of Carroll’s classic through Cloke’s richly coloured illustrations and distinctive line drawings. Complete with all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeight original colour plates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the book remains an attractive example of mid-20th century children’s publishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular copy carries a handwritten Christmas gift inscription dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25th December 1944\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding a touching glimpse into its history. One can easily imagine it being opened on Christmas morning during the closing months of the Second World War, before becoming a treasured family book for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original red cloth boards show honest signs of age and handling, and the text contains some historical underlining by a previous owner. These features have been left untouched as part of the book’s story and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA delightful addition for collectors of vintage children’s books, Alice enthusiasts, or anyone with an appreciation for beautifully illustrated classics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal red cloth binding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eComplete with all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 colour plates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGift inscription dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25th December 1944\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSome wear to boards consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo dust jacket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine survivor from wartime Britain, preserving both the story of Wonderland and a small piece of its own history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56730062127444,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/5246\/3700\/files\/IMG_6397.jpg?v=1786120027","url":"https:\/\/drodditiescabinetofcuriosities.co.uk\/products\/alice-in-wonderland-early-wartime-illustrated-edition-by-lewis-carroll-rene-cloke-c-1944","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}