Classic Fantasy Literature — Vintage Alice in Wonderland 2-Book Paperback Set (Mid-Century) — Lewis Carroll | Tenniel Illustrations, Classic Fantasy Literature
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This is a two-book vintage paperback set of Lewis Carroll’s Alice stories—an essential slice of classic fantasy literature with the original John Tenniel illustrations.
It’s the kind of clever, slightly strange Victorian world that still reads sharp today, especially if you love wordplay and darker fairy-tale logic.
One volume is a Signet Classic combining Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass (with a foreword by Horace Gregory), and the other is a compact Award Books, Inc. Alice in Wonderland. .
Quick Specs
- Item Type: Vintage paperback book bundle (2 books)
- Size: 7 × 4 in (each)
- Material: Paper wrappers (paperback)
- Color: Red (Award Books) + yellow/orange (Signet Classic)
- Origin or Maker: Award Books, Inc. (New York, N.Y.) + Signet Classic / New American Library (cities listed inside)
- Year or Era: Mid-20th century (Signet foreword ©1960; printing date not provided)
- GENRE: Classic Fantasy Literature
- Language / Pages: English — 140 pp (Award Books) + 237 pp (Signet Classic)
Edition & Features
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Edition/Printing: Signet Classic — Seventh Printing (stated). Award Books edition — Not provided.
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Dust Jacket: Not provided (paperbacks)
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: John Tenniel illustrations (stated in both books)
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Extras: Signet volume includes a foreword by Horace Gregory (stated)
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Both are solid vintage reading copies with visible shelf wear, including edge/corner rubbing, cover scuffs, and page toning from age. The red Award Books copy shows notable wear along the edges, and the Signet Classic shows typical vintage paperback creasing/wear.
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
This two-book set keeps the John Tenniel illustrations in both paperbacks, including a Signet Classic seventh printing, and it suits a classic fantasy shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Every item is honestly described and carefully packed. These are vintage pieces, so light age-related wear comes with them. I show and describe what I see so you know what to expect.
If your order arrives damaged or materially different from the listing, contact me within 7 days of delivery and I will make it right.
Returns must be sent back within 30 days of purchase, in the same condition received. I inspect each return against the original photos and description.
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