Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol

In this volume from the "Pleasant Hour Series,'' Dickens' classic Christmas tale is rewritten for young readers by Margaret Waters, with lovely full-color frontispiece + 5 internal plates by Swedish-American artist Hugo von Hofsten (1865-1947). No date, but publisher Barse & Hopkins only existed 1909-1932; WorldCat places this title c. 1909 & shows only 2 holdings in US libraries (11-24). In 48 pages + 9 pages of ads for other books by this publisher in rear, this octavo (6.50" x 8.50") has light green cloth-covered boards ruled & lettered in darker green to front & spine, with a colorful front paper pastedown (which has the slightest wear to bottom edge). Condition is Good: generally clean with the occasional spot or smudge. Pages creamy white & unmarked save for dampstain to lower ffep & former owner's name & address in pen inside front cover. Stitched binding has loosened severely, but is holding, though the frontispiece & 2 of the internal plates have come completely loose; rear hinge cracked & reglued. Exterior shows modest rubbing to extremities, with slight fraying to cloth at both ends of spine & bumped corners. No DJ, as issued. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day

Product Info

Publisher: Barse & Hopkins

Year: 1909

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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