Description: This listing is for an early printing of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, dated 1867. The book was issued by Dicken's original British publisher, Chapman & Hall, three years before his death. It also includes "The Chimes," "The Cricket in the Hearth," and two other Christmas stories. Dickens was one of the most plagiarized writers of his time and consequently became a pioneer in international copyright law. The copyright page contains an unusual note by Dicken's regarding publishing authorizing. The book measures 5 x 7.5 inches with 412 pages and 16 illustrations. Hard cover construction is textured cloth over boards with gilt cover designs. At 156 years old, the book is in very condition overall. The spine tips and hinges have been neatly reinforced from the inside. Pages are clean and binding is tight. The frontispiece tissue is still present. On consignment from a lifelong Christmas collector. Thanks for looking! Please CLICK HERE for more vintage Christmas books Thanks for looking! Powered by WonderLister Desktop App
Price: 250 USD
Location: Upstate, New York
End Time: 2024-12-02T14:14:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.8 USD
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Author: Charles Dickens
Topic: Christmas
Subject: Scrooge
Year Printed: 1867
Original/Facsimile: Original
