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Charles L. Dodgson

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Charles L. Dodgson

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Auction Date:2010 Sep 15 @ 22:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Beloved British author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, better known by his pen name, Lewis Carroll (1832-1898). Four-page leaflet, 3.5 x 5.25, entitled “An Easter Greeting to Every Child Who Loves Alice,” circa 1876. Signed and inscribed on the front cover in purple ink, “Edith from Lewis Carroll, Sep 11, 1877.” In fine condition, with a few light creases, and a light vertical bend affecting just a single letter of inscription and sentiment.

The original recipient of this item was Edith Blakemore, whom the author met in July 1877 while he was on vacation. Dodgson took a sincere liking to the young girl, and continued a friendly correspondence with her for nearly 20 years. This item was initially designed to be inserted into the specially bound presentation copies of The Hunting of the Snark, though individual copies were made available to Dodgson to present to his young friends. An uncommon ‘Lewis Carroll’ item to find signed with a wonderful connection to his most famous character—Alice.