![]() The book include a contribution from Carroll expert Mark Burstein, who examines what was going through Dali's mind when he did these illustrations. Find Your Favourite Rare books, Hard to find titles, New releases, out-of-print, first edition, antique. Most expensive copy to sell on AbeBooks - a Dali copy signed by the artist sold for $20,000 in 2014.Īffordable alternative - Princeton University Press republished Dali's Alice in 2015 and used copies start at around $10. Take your pick from our treasure trove of collectibles. The rest of Hasbros The Black Series and Vintage Collection lineup that will be available to pre-order for May the Fourth at. If Dali's surreal artwork isn't your cup of Mad Hatter's tea, Alice Liddell (later Hargreaves, the real Alice that inspired Carroll) signed 500 copies in 1932 for the Limited Editions Club and a handful are still available for anywhere from $3,000 to $7,000. Star Wars Retro Collection Set / 89.99 / Pre-order at shopDisney. Published in 1969 by Maecenas Press/Random House, the book was issued with 12 loose color illustrations by Dali. They are also expensive and scarce.Ĭurrent demand on AbeBooks is all about Salvador Dali's illustrated limited edition (just 2,500 copies) from 1969 and no (sane) parent would give their child this version of Carroll's famous tale. All members agree to abide by the ABAA's Code of Ethics. Having been involved in out-of-print books for over thirty years as either a collector or dealer, we have a deep appreciation for the needs of collectors. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. The next edition (4,000 copies) was released in December of 1865 but dated 1866. About ABAA: The Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. ![]() View Inventory Sell to Us Featured Items Wilson Bill Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition First Printing 16,500. Browse through our inventory or contact us to discuss your rare book collection. Those '1865s' are like hen's teeth and have seven-figure price tags. The First Edition Rare Books offers collectors the finest selection of important rare books from around the world. ![]() These matches are then discarded and the covers are stored flat. ![]() Phillumenists, as matchbook collectors are known, 'shuck' matchbooks by carefully prying open the staple to remove the matches from the inside of the cover. The first appearance of this book in print (2,000 copies) in 1865 was short-lived as illustrator John Tenniel disliked the print quality. In most matchbook collections, only the match covers are collected.
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