A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens 1st ed VG 1938 hdbk illustrated & more

Description: All books are from the seller's personal library unless indicated otherwise.This 1938 first edition 1938 hardcover book contains the classic novel A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens with several additional components. The book is illustrated with color and black and white drawings by Everett Shinn. Also included is an introduction by legendary actor Lionel Barrymore, who had portrayed Scrooge in a 1934 radio broadcast. Both Mr. Barrymore and Mr. Shinn signed a tribute to Mr. Dickens, which is also included. In addition, the book contains a facsimile of a page of Mr. Dickens' handwriting of A Christmas Carol, and this edition adopts the punctuation and spelling of the December 1843 first edition published in London.Please note that this book has a 1938 copyright by the same publisher that is the publisher of the book. Also note that this edition has Mr. Barrymore's name first and Mr. Shimm's name second, while some other editions have the order of names reversed.JUST THE FACTS:Title: A Christmas CarolAuthor(s): Charles DickensEdition: First edition of 1938 editionFormat: Hardcover book (9 1/2" x 7 1/4")Date of publication: 1938Length: 131 pages and 23 pages of introductory mattersSpecial features: Color and black and white illustrations, tribute to Mr. Dickens, foreward, introduction by Lionel Barrymore, a copy of Mr. Dickens original preface and a facsimile of a page of Mr. Dickens' handwriting of the bookPublisher: The John C. Winston CompanyCondition: Very good Please note that the book does not have a dust jacket. Also, please note a scratch on the back of the hardcover. The book will be wrapped with bubble wrap and shipped in a cardboard box unless the buyer requests otherwise.© 2024 by the Seller.

Price: 77 USD

Location: Tucson, Arizona

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