1904 Alice in Wonderland Through the Looking Glass Print

This is a delightful antique color plate from a scarce edition of Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll, published by Frederick Stokes circa 1904. Illustrated by M.L. (Maria) Kirk, the plate being offered here illustrates the following excerpt:

`Four thousand two hundred and seven, that's the exact number,' the King said, referring to his book.`I couldn't send all the horses, you know, because two of them are wanted in the game. And I haven't sent the two Messengers, either. They're both gone to the town. Just look along the road, and tell me if you can see either of them.'

I see nobody on the road,' said Alice.

I only wish I had such eyes,' the King remarked in a fretful tone.`To be able to see Nobody! And at that distance, too! Why, it's as much as I can do to see real people, by this light!'

All this was lost on Alice, who was still looking intently along the road, shading her eyes with one hand.`I see somebody now!' she exclaimed at last.`But he's coming very slowly -- and what curious attitudes he goes into!' (For the messenger kept skipping up and down, and wriggling like an eel, as he came along, with his great hands spread out like fans on each side.)

Page size is approximately 5.5" x 8". Image size is approximately 4.5" x 6.5". Printed on cream color paper-weight stock. No text, no caption. Reverse side is blank. Very good condition. Colors are richer and more vibrant than portrayed in above photo.

Ready to matte and frame. Lovely for a child's room.