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Lewis Carroll [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson]

The Hunting of the Snark

Michael Dempsey

1975

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First-edition illustrated copy of The Hunting of the Snark inscribed by the illustrator.

  • Lewis Carroll [Charles L. Dodgson] (English).
  • Illustrated by Ralph Steadman (English).
  • The Hunting of the Snark. An Agony in Eight Fits.
  • London: Michael Dempsey, 1975.
  • Inscribed by Steadman to the title page with an original drawing which reads: "I deny all knowledge of this one I have never seen this book before in my life. In fact the man who forced me to write herein after does not exist and furthermore anyone who wishes to dispute the things I refer to is as big a liar as he is! And I'm not so where are we for goodness sake. (I charge 47/6 per work - & I used to get it) signed Ralph Steadman. One for me here ish th' (Schnoowss) A rotten scribbler. PP.RS.RB '75."
  • Hardbound in original tan cloth with illustrated dust jacket.

Condition Report

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Some occasional minor foxing.

Spine of dust jacket slightly sunned.

Occasional nicks, wear and scratches.

Feature(s)

Dust Jacket, First Edition, Signed

Language

English

Subject

Illustrated, Modern first editions, Childrens, Poetry, English literature and history

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