Description: Franklin Library leather spine edition of Charles Dickens's "Christmas Books," introduced by Eleanor Farjeon, Illustrated by Doyle, Landseer,l Leech, Maclise, Stnfield, Stone, and Tenniel, one of the OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS series, published in 1982. Bound with a 1/4 scarlet red leather spine, the book has marbled paper end leaves, a satin book marker, hubbed spine, gold gilding on three edges---in FINE condition. Charles Dickens, who lived from 1812-1870, was born near PORTSMOUTH, England but his family moved to LONDON when he was two years old. Dickens was thirty-eight when he launched his twopenny weekly. Celebrating the Christman season had been growing in popularity through the Victorian era. The Christmas tree had been introduced in Britain during the 18th century, and its use was popularized by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Their practice was copied in many homes across the country. In the early 19th century there had been a revival of interest in Christmas carols. This collection includes: Author's Preface, "A Christmas Carol," "The Chimes," "The Cricket on the Hearth," "The Battle of Life," and "The Haunted Man." 447 pages. I offer Combined shipping.
Price: 49.95 USD
Location: Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Leather
Signed: No
Publisher: Franklin Library and OXFORD
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Year Printed: 1982
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Illustrator: Doyle, Landseer, Leech & Others
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Limited Edition
Region: London
Author: Charles Dickens
Personalized: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Christmas Books: Cricket, Christmas Carol, The Chimes
Character Family: Uncle Chill, Old Cheeseman, Mrs. Taunton
