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Dodgson (Charles Lutwidge) The Hunting of the Snark, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author, wood-engraved plates by Henry Holiday, hinges weak, original pictorial red cloth, gilt, very slight rubbing to spine ends and corners, spine a trifle darkened, else a fine copy, preserved in cloth chemise and morocco-backed cloth slip-case, [Crutch 115], 8vo, 1876.
*** A fine association copy, inscribed by Dodgson on the day of publication: "William M. Wilcox from his affte. Cousin & Godfather, the Author. Mar. 29. 1876" on half-title. Dodgson's own copy, sold at the sale of his books in 1898, was dated 30th March.
Provenance: Blairhame booklabel to front pastedown.](https://am-s3-bucket-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forum/prod/lot_images/xlarge/330474d6-9a90-ee11-b864-d4548b6f1f2f/084e8333-7c91-ee11-817b-6045bdfc47ac.webp "164
Dodgson (Charles Lutwidge) The Hunting of the Snark, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author, wood-engraved plates by Henry Holiday, hinges weak, original pictorial red cloth, gilt, very slight rubbing to spine ends and corners, spine a trifle darkened, else a fine copy, preserved in cloth chemise and morocco-backed cloth slip-case, [Crutch 115], 8vo, 1876.
*** A fine association copy, inscribed by Dodgson on the day of publication: \"William M. Wilcox from his affte. Cousin & Godfather, the Author. Mar. 29. 1876\" on half-title. Dodgson's own copy, sold at the sale of his books in 1898, was dated 30th March.
Provenance: Blairhame booklabel to front pastedown.")
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Dodgson (Charles Lutwidge) The Hunting of the Snark, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author, wood-engraved plates by Henry Holiday, hinges weak, original pictorial red cloth, gilt, very slight rubbing to spine ends and corners, spine a trifle darkened, else a fine copy, preserved in cloth chemise and morocco-backed cloth slip-case, [Crutch 115], 8vo, 1876.
*** A fine association copy, inscribed by Dodgson on the day of publication: "William M. Wilcox from his affte. Cousin & Godfather, the Author. Mar. 29. 1876" on half-title. Dodgson's own copy, sold at the sale of his books in 1898, was dated 30th March.
Provenance: Blairhame booklabel to front pastedown.](https://am-s3-bucket-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forum/prod/lot_images/xlarge/330474d6-9a90-ee11-b864-d4548b6f1f2f/564e8333-7c91-ee11-817b-6045bdfc47ac.webp "164
Dodgson (Charles Lutwidge) The Hunting of the Snark, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author, wood-engraved plates by Henry Holiday, hinges weak, original pictorial red cloth, gilt, very slight rubbing to spine ends and corners, spine a trifle darkened, else a fine copy, preserved in cloth chemise and morocco-backed cloth slip-case, [Crutch 115], 8vo, 1876.
*** A fine association copy, inscribed by Dodgson on the day of publication: \"William M. Wilcox from his affte. Cousin & Godfather, the Author. Mar. 29. 1876\" on half-title. Dodgson's own copy, sold at the sale of his books in 1898, was dated 30th March.
Provenance: Blairhame booklabel to front pastedown.")
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Dodgson (Charles Lutwidge) The Hunting of the Snark, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author, wood-engraved plates by Henry Holiday, hinges weak, original pictorial red cloth, gilt, very slight rubbing to spine ends and corners, spine a trifle darkened, else a fine copy, preserved in cloth chemise and morocco-backed cloth slip-case, [Crutch 115], 8vo, 1876.
*** A fine association copy, inscribed by Dodgson on the day of publication: "William M. Wilcox from his affte. Cousin & Godfather, the Author. Mar. 29. 1876" on half-title. Dodgson's own copy, sold at the sale of his books in 1898, was dated 30th March.
Provenance: Blairhame booklabel to front pastedown.](https://am-s3-bucket-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forum/prod/lot_images/small/330474d6-9a90-ee11-b864-d4548b6f1f2f/084e8333-7c91-ee11-817b-6045bdfc47ac.webp "164
Dodgson (Charles Lutwidge) The Hunting of the Snark, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author, wood-engraved plates by Henry Holiday, hinges weak, original pictorial red cloth, gilt, very slight rubbing to spine ends and corners, spine a trifle darkened, else a fine copy, preserved in cloth chemise and morocco-backed cloth slip-case, [Crutch 115], 8vo, 1876.
*** A fine association copy, inscribed by Dodgson on the day of publication: \"William M. Wilcox from his affte. Cousin & Godfather, the Author. Mar. 29. 1876\" on half-title. Dodgson's own copy, sold at the sale of his books in 1898, was dated 30th March.
Provenance: Blairhame booklabel to front pastedown.")
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Dodgson (Charles Lutwidge) The Hunting of the Snark, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author, wood-engraved plates by Henry Holiday, hinges weak, original pictorial red cloth, gilt, very slight rubbing to spine ends and corners, spine a trifle darkened, else a fine copy, preserved in cloth chemise and morocco-backed cloth slip-case, [Crutch 115], 8vo, 1876.
*** A fine association copy, inscribed by Dodgson on the day of publication: "William M. Wilcox from his affte. Cousin & Godfather, the Author. Mar. 29. 1876" on half-title. Dodgson's own copy, sold at the sale of his books in 1898, was dated 30th March.
Provenance: Blairhame booklabel to front pastedown.](https://am-s3-bucket-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forum/prod/lot_images/small/330474d6-9a90-ee11-b864-d4548b6f1f2f/564e8333-7c91-ee11-817b-6045bdfc47ac.webp "164
Dodgson (Charles Lutwidge) The Hunting of the Snark, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author, wood-engraved plates by Henry Holiday, hinges weak, original pictorial red cloth, gilt, very slight rubbing to spine ends and corners, spine a trifle darkened, else a fine copy, preserved in cloth chemise and morocco-backed cloth slip-case, [Crutch 115], 8vo, 1876.
*** A fine association copy, inscribed by Dodgson on the day of publication: \"William M. Wilcox from his affte. Cousin & Godfather, the Author. Mar. 29. 1876\" on half-title. Dodgson's own copy, sold at the sale of his books in 1898, was dated 30th March.
Provenance: Blairhame booklabel to front pastedown.")
Description
Dodgson (Charles Lutwidge) The Hunting of the Snark, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author, wood-engraved plates by Henry Holiday, hinges weak, original pictorial red cloth, gilt, very slight rubbing to spine ends and corners, spine a trifle darkened, else a fine copy, preserved in cloth chemise and morocco-backed cloth slip-case, [Crutch 115], 8vo, 1876.
⁂ A fine association copy, inscribed by Dodgson on the day of publication: "William M. Wilcox from his affte. Cousin & Godfather, the Author. Mar. 29. 1876" on half-title. Dodgson's own copy, sold at the sale of his books in 1898, was dated 30th March.
Provenance: Blairhame booklabel to front pastedown.
Lot 164
Dodgson (Charles Lutwidge) The Hunting of the Snark, presentation copy inscribed by the author, 1876.
Hammer Price: £4,900
Description
Dodgson (Charles Lutwidge) The Hunting of the Snark, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author, wood-engraved plates by Henry Holiday, hinges weak, original pictorial red cloth, gilt, very slight rubbing to spine ends and corners, spine a trifle darkened, else a fine copy, preserved in cloth chemise and morocco-backed cloth slip-case, [Crutch 115], 8vo, 1876.
⁂ A fine association copy, inscribed by Dodgson on the day of publication: "William M. Wilcox from his affte. Cousin & Godfather, the Author. Mar. 29. 1876" on half-title. Dodgson's own copy, sold at the sale of his books in 1898, was dated 30th March.
Provenance: Blairhame booklabel to front pastedown.
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