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The Christmas Carol First edition
The Christmas Carol First edition
5b, First Edition 1843 Charles Dickens, London
Notes
"The Christmas Carol," first published in 1843, is one of Charles Dickens' most famous and enduring works. The novella, which tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation after encounters with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, was an immediate success. The first edition was beautifully bound in a red cloth cover with gilt-edged pages, making it a cherished holiday gift. Dickens' blend of memorable characters, social commentary, and the theme of redemption has made "The Christmas Carol" a timeless classic, integral to Christmas traditions worldwide.
Description
Beautiful cinnamon colored binding enclosed in mustard box which is in turn enclosed in 3/4 brown leather/marble box. Very fine condition.