Alice In Wonderland, 1966 1st EDITION Maraja Illustrated Lavish Oversize (Folio)
Item History & Price
Oversize hardcover, 1966 Edition, 9 3/4 X 13 1/4 Inches. 111 pp., printed in Italy by Fratelli Fabbri Editori. Beautifully color illustrations throughout by artist Libico Romano Maraja. Published by Grosset and Dunlap.
Although at 1966, one of the youngest books in our collection, it is a stand-out. Oversize folio, lavishly illustrated; this is not your average Alice, but rather printed as a collector's book from the start.
About the Illustrator: "Libico ...Romano Maraja (Bellinzona, April 15, 1912 - Montorfano, December 30, 1983) was an internationally renowned illustrator and painter. Libico was born in 1912 in Bellinzona, where his father Francesco Maraja wrote for Adula Ticino newspaper of Italian culture. He was called Libico the fifth of his eight children because he was born in coincidence with the Italy-Libya war. His name "Libico Romano" demonstrates this pure and romantic sharing.His father Francesco was then expelled with the whole family by the Swiss authorities in 1936 for irredentist activities in favor of Italy." (from http://www.libicomaraja.it/it/biografia/)Condition of book itself is Very Good+, with only bumped corners and mild shelf wear to edges. Exception to this condition is the mylar cover, which has torn, including missing lowermost portion of rear. Please see photos.
We will ship USPS Media Mail. For international shipping, please contact us for a quote. If you have any questions about this or any of our books, feel free to contact us and/or request additional photos.
Who are we: This is among the first listings for "Nana's Top Shelf, " a collection of first editions and other fine volumes collected over a lifetime from estate sales and booksellers across the East Coast and Europe. The collection specializes in late 19th and early 20th century illustrated children's books, fairy tales and folklore.
Although at 1966, one of the youngest books in our collection, it is a stand-out. Oversize folio, lavishly illustrated; this is not your average Alice, but rather printed as a collector's book from the start.
About the Illustrator: "Libico ...Romano Maraja (Bellinzona, April 15, 1912 - Montorfano, December 30, 1983) was an internationally renowned illustrator and painter. Libico was born in 1912 in Bellinzona, where his father Francesco Maraja wrote for Adula Ticino newspaper of Italian culture. He was called Libico the fifth of his eight children because he was born in coincidence with the Italy-Libya war. His name "Libico Romano" demonstrates this pure and romantic sharing.His father Francesco was then expelled with the whole family by the Swiss authorities in 1936 for irredentist activities in favor of Italy." (from http://www.libicomaraja.it/it/biografia/)Condition of book itself is Very Good+, with only bumped corners and mild shelf wear to edges. Exception to this condition is the mylar cover, which has torn, including missing lowermost portion of rear. Please see photos.
We will ship USPS Media Mail. For international shipping, please contact us for a quote. If you have any questions about this or any of our books, feel free to contact us and/or request additional photos.
Who are we: This is among the first listings for "Nana's Top Shelf, " a collection of first editions and other fine volumes collected over a lifetime from estate sales and booksellers across the East Coast and Europe. The collection specializes in late 19th and early 20th century illustrated children's books, fairy tales and folklore.
