First edition of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843, published by Chapman & Hall, London, with four hand-colored illustrations by John Leech and additional b&w illustrations by Linton. Original rust colored cloth covers with gilt lettering and decorations bound in on 3 pages in rear of elegantly rebound book. Binding is full polished green leather (faded to brown on spine), Rivière name is stamped on front endpaper, and entire book is in fine condition. Yes, that’s a first edition of this gem, in a signature leather binding. This is a rare and lovely book for the collector. <sold>
first edition of A Christmas Carol, frontis and title page with tissue guard
beautiful leather binding
