119. Dickens (Charles) A Christmas Carol, first edition, first issue, half-title printed in blue, title printed in red and blue, hand-coloured etched frontispiece and 3 plates by John Leech, illustrations, final advertisement leaf, “Stave I” chapter heading, green endpapers (some discolouration), occasional light soiling and browning, one or two creases at corners, hinges weak, small ink ownership stamp on front free endpaper, original brown cloth, gilt, g.e., rubbed and faded, soiled and marked, spine broken and worn, chipped at head and foot, [Eckel p.116], 8vo, 1843.
est. £1000 – £1500