This listing is for a very early printing of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, dated 1846, just 3 years after the first printing. The book also includes "The Chimes." It measures 4.5 x 6.5 inches and contains 341 pages. Fine hardcover binding features unusual red & black marbled paper litho over boards with leather spine, gilt titles, and fancy end pages. This 179 year old book is in excellent condition overall. The covers shows moderate wear to the hinges and corners. Pages are clean with toning around the periphery. Binding is tight. A lovely and very early Charles Dicken's Christmas book! On consignment from a lifelong Christmas collector.
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