519. Dickens (Charles) A Christmas Carol, first edition, trial issue , half-title printed in green, title printed in red and green, hand-coloured etched frontispiece and 3 plates by John Leech, illustrations, final advertisement leaf, some foxing, ink ownership inscription on half-title, original pink/brown cloth, g.e., gilt, rebacked preserving original spine, some small ink stains, a little rubbed and faded, preserved in modern cloth drop-back box, [Eckel p.116], 8vo, 1843.
est. £1500 – £2000
Scarce.