A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens - First Arthur Rackham Edition, 1915

First edition of A Christmas Carol illustrated by Arthur Rackham published in 1915.

London: Heinemann, 1915. First Edition. Pp, 147. Publisher’s mauve cloth boards lettered & decorated in gilt, pictorial endpapers. Dark blue top stain. Stated on verso page ‘Printed in Great Britain by Richard Clay and Sons, Limited, Brunswick Street, Stamford Street, S. E..’ 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.

Beautifully Illustrated by Arthur Rackham with twelve colored plates & titled tissue guards, and numerous black and white illustrations throughout the text.

Light rubbing on boards. Binding is square and overall strong, however the third leaf of the binding slightly loose. Foxing on front text block and end papers, and minimally scattered throughout interior. Owner’s inscription on front inside plate. Overall interior is clean and well preserved with no other markings or page creasing. Water damage stain on pages 37 and 38. No dust jacket.

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