A Christmas Carol CHARLES DICKENS Arthur Rackham FIRST EDITION THUS 1915

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. London: William Heinemann, 1915. First edition thus. Publisher's blue/purple cloth, gilt illustrations, lettering and decorative motifs to front cover and spine, top edge coloured, illustrated endpapers; no dust wrapper, as called for. Featuring twelve colour illustrations (as called for), black and white illustrations in the text and end papers and gilt decoration on the front cover by Arthur RackhamGood minus condition. The spine is very worn and lightly faded with the gilt decoration and titles now only seen in relief. Covers are a little rubbed and bumped on the corners and joints, there are some light stains, a little faded in places, but with gilt decoration in good order. Edges are tanned with the top edge colouring well faded. The binding is a little shaken, with the front hinge partially split, the half-title page has a small tear of about one and a half inches, and there are small signs of handling throughout; no pages are loose or coming apart. Neatly gift inscribed to half-title page: 'Kitty from Isobel'. Contents are otherwise clean, plates are not creased and are all present, as called for.A lovely little first trade edition of this most wonderful Christmas tale following grumpy Ebenezer Scrooge's journey to ​redemption.Please consult all photos before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the book(s). Should you have any questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate to reach out. All our books are stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled library. Packing, Shipping and Returns We understand the value of the wonderful books we list; thus, we package them carefully with plenty of cushioning in sturdy cardboard boxes to ensure that they arrive to you safely. All orders are despatched within one working day. Shipping is available both domestically and internationally, the latter through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. Should you want to purchase more than two books and save on shipping fees, please either add all wanted items to your basket before purchasing as a lot, or contact us beforehand, so we can combine multiple listings into one. We are always happy to accept a return if the buyer is not happy with a book they receive. In the unlikely event you do encounter an issue with your item or delivery, please do message us before opening a case, as we will always do our best to address the issue.