Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | 1969, Signed First Edition, Twelve Illustrations with Original Woodcuts and an Original Etching by Dali

Alice in Wonderland, First Edition Thus, Signed by Dalí – A Masterpiece of Surrealist Illustration

A rare and highly sought-after signed edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, featuring Salvador Dalí’s extraordinary surrealist interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic. Boldly signed by Dalí on the title page, this edition is one of only 2500 copies.

Published in 1969, this edition pairs Carroll’s whimsical narrative with Dalí’s iconic surrealism, blending dreamlike imagery and hallucinatory elements with the fantastical world of Wonderland. Dalí’s illustrations capture the absurdity and fluidity of the story—his melting clocks, distorted figures, and exaggerated perspectives perfectly embody the surreal nature of both his style and Carroll's visionary tale. The book features Dalí’s original three-color etching frontispiece and twelve full-page colour heliogravures, each with an original remarque, creating a stunning visual interpretation of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

All contents are loose as issued, housed in the original brown stiff cloth chemise, and accompanied by the publisher’s original leather-backed linen clamshell case, complete with leather toggle straps and horn clasps—an elegant and protective casing for this remarkable work. The piece is in fine condition, with the clamshell case near fine, showing only faint scuffing to the joints.

Dalí’s Alice is one of the defining artist-illustrated books of the 20th century. First published in a limited signed edition, it has become a highly collectible and rare piece, particularly with complete examples becoming increasingly difficult to find. This edition is a rare opportunity to own a work where Dalí’s surrealism seamlessly intersects with one of literature’s most imaginative stories, making it a standout piece for any collector of modern livres d’artiste.

Folio. 18.5 x 12.5 in. First edition thus, signed limited edition.