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Published by J. B. Lippincott Co. First edition, early printing; undated. Circa 1933 printing with latest dated book at back panel of wrapper being The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book first published in 1933. The immortal story of Scrooge and Tiny Tim illustrated by Arthur Rackham. Smooth coated red cloth boards, gilt embossed cover design and titles, moderate shelf wear, bump. Cover depicts gilt stylized titles and ringing bells w/holly leaves. Spine titles in navy w/decoration Illustrated endpapers of the greedy Scrooge and ebullient transformed character. Includes eight full-colour plates and four additional rarities not seen elsewhere by the ever enchanting artist, Arthur Rackham. Several b&w illustrations, decorative headers and tails throughout. Bind good, square; hinges intact. Scarce original dust wrapper, moderate edge wear, rub, toning; unclipped 3.00. Back flap with advert for Rackham's The Night Before Christmas and back panel for The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book. Rare complete near very good example in original wrapper. In October 1843, Charles Dickens, heavily in debt and obligated to his publisher, began work to help his family's meagre income. A Christmas Carol has long since become one of the most beloved in the English language. As much a part of the holiday season as holly, mistletoe, and evergreen wreaths, this perennial favourite continues to delight and rekindle thoughts of charity and goodwill. With its characters exhibiting many qualities often ascribed to Dickens himself, the imaginative and entertaining tale relates Ebenezer Scrooge's eerie encounters with spectral visitors. Journeying through Christmases past, present, and future, he is ultimately transformed from an arrogant, obstinate, and insensitive miser to a generous, warm-hearted, and caring human being. Written by one of England's greatest and most popular novelists, A Christmas Carol has come to epitomize the true meaning of Christmas. From preface: I've endeavored in this Ghostly little book to raise the Ghost of an Idea which shall not put my readers out of humour w/themselves, the season, or me. May it haunt their house pleasantly, and no one wish to lay it. - C. D." Printed in Great Britain by Richard Clay and Sons, Limited, Bungay, Suffolk. 147 pages. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 6.25" x 8.5"
  • Condition:
  • Very Good - Excellent Condition with no missing or torn pages. The dust jacket has some wear (see pics)

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August 1, 2022 6:00 PM EDT
Canandaigua, NY, US

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