Lewis Carroll’s Bedside Book
London, Melbourne, Toronto: J.M. Dent & Sons, c. 1979. Edition: First Edition., Binding: Original publisher’s full yellow cloth with blue text on spine. Illustrated dust jacket. , Notes: The creator of Alice in Wonderland was for years a chronic insomniac. To divert himself during what he called 'the wakeful hours,' Lewis Carroll devised puzzles and entertainments ranging from acrostics and number games to rhymes and riddles. Drawn from both his private and published writing, the Bedside Book includes thoughts on how to conjure a ghost as well as how to entertain a ghost once it appears. , Size: 8vo (196x104mm). , Illustration: Complete with illustrations by Lewis Carroll and Phuz., Category: Book Children; Book Pastimes, Games & Amusements. The book and dust jacket are in very good condition. Item #B5485
Edition: First Edition., Binding: Original publisher’s full yellow cloth with blue text on spine. Illustrated dust jacket. , Notes: The creator of Alice in Wonderland was for years a chronic insomniac. To divert himself during what he called 'the wakeful hours,' Lewis Carroll devised puzzles and entertainments ranging from acrostics and number games to rhymes and riddles. Drawn from both his private and published writing, the Bedside Book includes thoughts on how to conjure a ghost as well as how to entertain a ghost once it appears. , Size: 8vo (196x104mm). , Illustration: Complete with illustrations by Lewis Carroll and Phuz., Category: Book Children; Book Pastimes, Games & Amusements.
Price: $45.00