BOOKS FOR SALE

 

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NEW ARRANGEMENT: THESE ITEMS MAY BE PURCHASED USING PAYPAL. PLEASE E–MAIL ME (edward@wakeling.demon.co.uk) FOR DETAILS.

New Offer: Alice in I. D. 25

Limited Edition of 500 copies, and over a half already sold.

Only available here, and at Bletchley Park, a re–printed parody first produced in 1918 but suppressed because of the sensitive nature of the contents. Written by World War One code–breakers as a pantomime, performed in November 1918, and not seen light of day until now. The author became head of national security and deemed that the book should not be made public since it might identify cryptographers working for the Admiralty in London. Only three copies survived, one in private hands, and one in the Churchill Archives at Cambridge, and one recently found at a boot-sale!! With the relaxation of restrictions in recent years, this Alice parody by Frank Birch, verse by Dilly Knox, and illustrations by G. P. Mackeson, has been reprinted with introductions by Mavis Batey (cryptographer in WWII) and Edward Wakeling.

Aznet Publishing, 2007, paperback, 64pp, amazing value at £5 plus postage.

Also available:

The Cipher Alice written in Lewis Carroll’s "Telegraph Cipher" adapted and coded by Edward Wakeling with illustrations by the children of Edward Peake Middle School, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, privately produced, 1990, paperback, 60pp., similarly amazing value at £5 plus postage.

Special Offer:

Sincerely Yours: A Film About Lewis Carroll (DVD) made in 2004 by Andy Malcolm and George Pastic - run-time approx. 24 minutes - not available in the UK except here - £10. Very few left.

Unfortunately, I can only supply UK customers.

This film is a stunning recreation of Dodgson's day-to-day activities with a special emphasis on his photography. Authenticity and accuracy were major features adopted by the filmmakers.

 

BOOKS:

These books are surplus to my requirements, and I offer them for sale. Post and package would need to be added to the prices. I can accept PayPal transactions. Otherwise sterling cheques, or cash. If paying in dollars, your cheque must be drawn from a bank that has associated UK banking arrangements, and please add the equivalent of £15 to cover conversion and bank charges. Please contact me if any of these interest you. Contact details above or on my Homepage.

 

 

Some LEWIS CARROLL editions

 

  1. The Snark Was a Boojum A Life of Lewis Carroll by James Playsted Wood (Pantheon, 1966, hardback), good condition, £15

 

  1. Lewis Carroll, Fragments of a Looking-Glass, by Jean Gattégno (Thomas Crowell, 1976). A biography arranged in alphabetical themes. First US edition with dust wrapper. Price: £15

 

  1. The Diaries of Lewis Carroll, edited by Roger Lancelyn Green (Cassell, 1953, in two volumes, hardback with dust jackets), excellent condition, £100

 

  1. The Lewis Carroll Bedside Book by Edgar Cuthwellis (Gyles Brandreth) (J. M. Dent, 1979, hardback with dust jacket), almost mint, £7

 

  1. The Annotated Alice by Martin Gardner (Penguin, 1970 reprint), good condition, £4

 

  1. Lewis Carroll, An Annotated International Bibliography 1960-77 edited by Edward Guiliano (University Press of Virginia, hardback with dust jacket), very good condition, £10

 

  1. Lewis Carroll Observed edited by Edward Guiliano (Clarkson N. Potter, hardback with dust jacket), good condition, £18

 

  1. The Complete Stories and Poems of Lewis Carroll (Gramercy Books, hardback with dust jacket), very good condition, £7

 

  1. Alice and Lewis Carroll, Oxford Town Trail by Deborah Manley (Heritage Tours, paperback), good condition, £3

 

  1. Eight or Nine Wise Words (Levenger Press, 1999, leather bound), with an inscription to “Robin Wilson,” good condition, £12

 

  1. Lewis Carroll Oevres and Album Lewis Carroll edited by Jean Gattégno, et al (Bibliotheque de la Pléiade, hardback in slip-cases), a real collectors’ item, very good condition, two volumes, £100

 

  1. The Player’s Library, by the British Drama League (Faber and Faber, 1950). An essential reference book for anyone interested in Victorian theatre. This book of over 1000 pages lists most plays that appeared on the 19th Century stage with details of dramatist, type of play, and number of acts. Price: £10

 

Many other items in stock.