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Description:
Dickens, Charles (1812-1870) A Christmas Carol. Philadelphia: Carey & Hart, 1844. First edition, 12mo, with frontispiece, three hand-colored plates and four woodcuts, half-title in blue, title page printed in red and blue, publisher's textured purple cloth, gilt stamping on spine, 1 January 1845 presentation inscription on half-title page, (wear at top and bottom of spine, corners bumped),6 3/8 x 4 1/8 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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Keywords
Charles, Dickens, PhiladelphiaJohn Dorfman
Director, Books & Manuscripts
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Fine Books & Manuscripts
The Fine Books & Manuscripts department delivers scholarship, expertise, and attention to detail in appraisals, evaluations, and auctions of rare books and historically important material ranging from medieval manuscripts to presidential documents.