Lewis Carroll, Photos and Letters to His Child Friends [SIGNED BY FRANCO M. RICCI]
Parma (Italy): Franco Maria Ricci, 1975. Limited First edition. Hardcover. 642/3000. 213pp. Original black silk with gilt lettering and decoration on front cover and spine, with photographic onlay to front panel. Decorative endpapers.
This handsomely produced work explores renowned author Lewis Carroll's fascination with children through his own photography and letters. This volume is profusely illustrated with 41 tipped-in sepia toned photo-reproductions of varying sizes, formatted as square, oval or with arched tops, laid to blue handmade paper. Limitation page signed by Franco Maria Ricci. Binding with minor wear along edges, lightly rubbed and remnants of paint at spine. Slipcase and binding in very good, interior in fine condition. Very good to fine condition. Item #56125
ISBN: B000TXC72C
Price: $250.00