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The first print run of 2, 000 was shelved because Tenniel objected to the print quality.
A new edition ( the first edition was resold in America ), released in December of the same year but carrying an 1866 date, was quickly printed and became an instant best-seller, securing Tenniel's lasting fame in the process.
His illustrations for both books have taken their place among the most famous literary illustrations ever made.
After the Carroll projects were finished, Tenniel did virtually no such work after 1872.
Carroll did at some later time approached Tenniel again to undertake another project for him.
To this Tenniel replied:
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