The Wonderland postage-stamp case. (offered with) Eight or nine wise words about letter-writing

Oxford: Emberlin and Son, 1915. Stamp case is a detachable cover of cardboard into which slips the stamp-holder which is made of stiff paper backed with canvas. The stamp-holder consists of 12 little sewn pockets to hold 12 stamps, each with a printed value (½ d. to 1 s.). The case and cover each bear colored pictures of Alice on one side, with Alice holding the Duchess’s baby on the stamp case and Alice holding a pig on the stamp-holder. The other side of the stamp case shows the Cheshire Cat “whole and entire” while on the stamp-holder the Cat is faded, leaving his iconic smile behind. All preserved in the original printed envelope, some tears around the edges. Eight or nine wise words is a small 12mo., 40 pp., folded as issued, the title page as the front and the last page blank, includes 4 pages publisher’s advertisements. All in excellent condition. Sixth edition of Wise words, third edition of the stamp case and envelope. Wise words is an essay written by Carroll containing his tips on the proper rules etiquette for letter writing.

Williams, Madan, Green (1970 ) 223 - 225.