Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition THUS, second printing hardcover copy of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens in a new archival wrap. Edition unstated, 1977 Weathervane. Second Printing with partial letter line, b c d e f g h. Illustrated By Arthur Rackham.
The book is in Very Good condition with clean, board with mild fading at top edges, strong title gilt on the convex spine and on the front. Also with a straight spine, foxed top page block, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, moderate to heavy edge wear, and lightly rounded corners. The interior of the book is in Very Good condition with an erased price and light foxing on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The rear end paper and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Very Good condition with mild surface wear and a heavy edge wear, chips and tears. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
In Dicken’s tale, Scrooge, finds the true Christmas spirit through a series of dreams. Finally The Ghost of Christmas Present takes him to the homes of his nephew and Bob Cratchit, where Scrooge sees himself through their eyes, an ugly on skinflint. Scrooge awakens on Christmas Day a changed man. This version is illustrated by the famed Arthur Rackham. One of the most celebrated painters of the British Golden Age of Illustration, Rackham’s artistry is quite simply, unparalleled.
Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
