A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens, Deluxe Original Facsimile, New in Shrinkwrap

London: Arcturus, 2021. New. In original shrinkwrap. This deluxe hardcover with gold foil blocking is a complete facsimile of the original 1843 classic. It is a small book that is tight and square with solid hinges, good tips, gold edges, and clean boards. The textblock is clean with no writing, bookplate, or markings and not BCE, ex-library, or remaindered. Color and black and white illustrations by John Leech. Green endpapers. No dust jacket, as issued. Introduction by C.K. Chesterton. 165 pages. 4¼" X 6½ " tall. Images from an opened book in photo display.

This gem is a facsimile reproduction of the original Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol” as it appeared when it was first published in December of 1843. Beautifully published as a pocket-sized, deluxe gift edition, it features the original art and woodcuts designed by John Leech, who Dickens personally commissioned. It also includes an introduction by G.K. Chesterton.