Sylvie and Bruno; Sylvie and Bruno Concluded, by Lewis Carroll 2 volumes, 1st editions, Macmillan & Co., 1889-93, frontispieces and text illustrations after Harry Furniss both with author's inscribed presentation inscritions to Mrs Denman on half-titles, the first in purple ink, 'With sincere regards from the author, Dec 12 1889', small obituary news cutting pasted beneath with manuscript date 14 January 1898, inner hinges near broken, the second inscribed in blue ink, 'With the author's sincere regards, Dec 28 1893', both all edges gilt, original red cloth gilt, the first volume rubbed and somewhat soiled, frayed on lower joints, the second volume a little rubbed and darkened on spine, 8vo, contained in old purpose-made red cloth gilt book box Charlotte Denman, nee Hope (1830-1905) was married to Dodgson's close friend Judge George Denman (1819-1896). Dodgson photographed three of the Denman's children and sent them presentation copies of his books. See also lot 738. (2)
Sylvie and Bruno; Sylvie and Bruno Concluded, by Lewis Carroll 2 volumes, 1st editions, Macmillan & Co., 1889-93, frontispieces and text illustrations after Harry Furniss both with author's inscribed presentation inscritions to Mrs Denman on half-titles, the first in purple ink, 'With sincere regards from the author, Dec 12 1889', small obituary news cutting pasted beneath with manuscript date 14 January 1898, inner hinges near broken, the second inscribed in blue ink, 'With the author's sincere regards, Dec 28 1893', both all edges gilt, original red cloth gilt, the first volume rubbed and somewhat soiled, frayed on lower joints, the second volume a little rubbed and darkened on spine, 8vo, contained in old purpose-made red cloth gilt book box Charlotte Denman, nee Hope (1830-1905) was married to Dodgson's close friend Judge George Denman (1819-1896). Dodgson photographed three of the Denman's children and sent them presentation copies of his books. See also lot 738. (2)
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