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Rare Vintage 1938 "Alice in Silverland" Mary Pilgrim Lewis Carroll Trial Parody - True 1st Edition
Up for sale is an incredibly rare and hard-to-find piece of vintage advertising and literary history: an authentic, true first edition 1938 softcover copy of "Alice in Silverland: The Story and Trial of Alice" by Mary Pilgrim, illustrated by Louis Farrar.
Published as a unique promotional giveaway by the International Silver Company (Meriden, CT) to accompany their child-sized silverware gift lines, this charming booklet is a playful parody of Alice's courtroom trial from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The storyline transforms traditional characters into animated table cutlery to teach children proper place-setting etiquette. It is beautifully illustrated with custom line art printed in red ink.
Item Details & Specifications:
* Author: Mary Pilgrim
* Illustrator: Louis Farrar
* Publisher: International Silver Co. (Meriden, Conn.)
* Publication Date: 1938 (True First Edition, Single-Run Print Batch)
* Page Count: 42 pages
* Markings: Catalog code "1565 Printed in U.S.A." on rear wrap lower right.
* Preservation Note: To preserve its delicate antique condition, this item is stored, photographed, and shipped inside an archival protective clear plastic sleeve.
* Condition: Good vintage condition. The illustrated paper wraps are structurally sound with intact binding staples. Please note typical age-related wear including surface darkening/toning to the front and reverse wraps, light edge scuffs, and minor finger smudging on a few internal pages consistent with a 1930s children's booklet.
Shipping:
Packed flat between rigid cardboard inserts inside a secure shipping mailer to prevent any corner bending during transit. Shipped safely via USPS Ground Advantage with tracking within 1 business day.
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