Charles dickens 18121870 is probably the greatest novelist england has ever produced, the author of such wellknown classics as a christmas carol, great expectations, david copperfield. A christmas carol was first published on december 19, 1843, with the first edition sold out by christmas eve. This copy is well worn the hardcover is bent in the corners and the top of the books pages and the top of the spine have been chewed or thumbed away. The memoirs of the duke of windsor, signed limited edition. Anyhow, christmas is the perfect time to open up a classic holiday story. A christmas carol by charles dickens buddy read with melanie, holly, renee and anyone. The publication history of a christmas carol is bibliographically complex. A christmas carol by charles dickens, dr keith carabine. Each book has been personally signed by mark summers. Its the perfect gift for the christmas season, and any other season.
Nov 28, 2017 a christmas carol may seem heartwarming, but it was actually a hugely subversive piece of writing that more or less created christmas. It has a printed hardcover, but not leather with gilded graphic and text like the first. Christmas carol first edition charles dickens bauman. Whether you are looking for an individual book or a complete. Vintage a christmas carol leather bound book charles dickens signed by david. Dickens decided to publish the book himself he wanted the carol to be a beautiful gift book and took pride in its development. Londoners thronged to hear dickens read it in person and bought out the first printing in days.
In a christmas carol, the author uses the time of year to emphasise all of the novels themes. This special pocket edition of a christmas carol features an elegant bondedleather binding, distinctive gilt edging, and decorative endpapers. Dec 19, 2019 upon publishing the first edition of a christmas carol, dickens had his 66page heavily revised handwritten manuscript bound in crimson leather and decorated in gilt before gifting it to his friendand creditorthomas mitton, whose name was also inscribed on the cover in gilt. Dickenss short novel is one of the mostloved works in the english language and the bestknown celebration of the yuletide season. Adapted into countless film and stage versions since it was first published, a christmas carol is the quintessential christmas story, a timeless tale of generosity, forgiveness and friendship. Charles dickens 18121870 is probably the greatest novelist england has ever produced, the author of such wellknown classics as a christmas carol, great expectations, david copperfield and oliver twist.
A christmas carol by charles dickens leather bound collectible leather bound january 1, 2015 5. The left extremity of the gilt cartouche measures 1415 mm and the d of dickens unbroken. A christmas carol captured the zeitgeist of the midvictorian revival of the christmas holiday. Full red morocco bound by bayntun, with gilt titles and elaborate tooling, blue inlay to the inner and rear panels. This special pocket edition of a christmas carol features an elegant bondedleather binding, distinctive gilt edging and decorative endpapers. Adapted into countless film and stage versions since it was first. Because many things to consider, it can be best to have the volume appraised by a qualified book dealer. A christmas carol by charles dickens, first edition abebooks. The pages are exceptionally clean with no marks or bookplates in the book.
Dickens had acknowledged the influence of the modern western observance of christmas and later inspired several aspects of christmas, including family gatherings, seasonal food and drink, dancing, games and a festive generosity of spirit. Shop for a christmas carol hardcover online at target. A christmas carol, in prose being a ghost story of christmas by dickens, charles and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A christmas carol is the perfect holiday story for both kids and adults. Read a christmas carol by author charles dickens, free, online. A christmas carol is the most famous, heartwarming and chilling festive story of them all. A christmas carol this slipcase reproduction of the original 1843 edition of dickens classic a christmas carol features the pocketsized book just as the first avid readers of a christmas carol would have experienced it except this lovely deluxe gift edition is presented in a charming slipcase, so it makes a great holiday gift that will last year after year. Topics about this book topics that mention this book. One of six beloved christmas classics in collectible hardcover editions first published on december 19, 1843, a christmas carol was an instant classic. This example is finely bound and is extraillustrated with two autograph letters signed by charles dickens.
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A classic childrens book every family should own, this oversized heirloom copy of the night before christmas is bound in beautiful italian leather that will last a lifetime. A christmas carol this slipcase reproduction of the original 1843 edition of dickens classic a christmas carol features the pocketsized book just as the first avid readers of a christmas carol would have. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. By 1844, the novella had gone through printings and continues to be a robust. It reinforced expectations for christmas day as a time of peace and goodwill to all men and it even put turkey on the menu as the staple meal for many in the western world. This example is finely bound and is extraillustrated with two autograph. A christmas carol may seem heartwarming, but it was actually a hugely subversive piece of writing that more or less created christmas. Book cover wallet cellphone wallet literary gift readers. Jul 14, 2016 dickens short novel is one of the mostloved works in the english language and the bestknown celebration of the yuletide season. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Dickens short novel is one of the mostloved works in the english language and the bestknown celebration of the yuletide season. A christmas carol book charles dickens odhams press ltd hardback.
First edition of a christmas carol the british library. Turn this keepsake into a gift that will be read every year and treasured forever with a name or initials pressed into the leather with colored foil. Preface i have endeavoured in this ghostly little book, to raise the ghost of an idea, which shall not put my readers out of humour with themselves, with each other, with the season, or with me. Charles dickens a christmas carol first edition sellersupplied. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site. It has a printed hardcover, but not leather with gilded graphic and text like the first edition was. It should be clear by now that a christmas carol is one of my alltime favourite reads. Beautiful books penguin leatherbound classics waterstones. Our remember me service allows our registered users access to their personal account information without having to log in each time. This special pocket edition of a christmas carol features an. Our extraordinary books are an elegant addition to any home or office, and make the perfect gift for christmas, birthdays, fathers day, mothers day or any. Christmas carol by dickens, little leather library abebooks.
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