- A Christmas Carol by Dickens, Charles
A Christmas Carol by Dickens, Charles (1812 - 1870) Printed for the Friends of William Edwin Rudge. Mt. Vernon NY, 1930. 6-3/4" Tall, two volumes, gilt ruled top. Frontis of Dickens in Volume I. Rudge began issuing "Christmas Books" in 1920; this the last book in that decade long series. The book also has the distinction of being the first to employ Linotype Baskerville, with the original mats being hand-carried back into the US by Rudge and which were recut by Mr. George W. Jones. A signed card by Mr. Rudge is included as a token of appreciation. Includes slipcase. Tooled and gilt letter binding.
- DISNEY CLASSICS ORNAMENT, SCROOGE
DISNEY CLASSICS ORNAMENT, SCROOGE MCDUCK , BAH-HUMBUG!Scrooge McDuck greedily grasps his bags of money and gold with an stern expression.
From Mickey's Christmas Carol. Porcelain ornament with metal spectacles. #disney
- 1 vol. Dickens, Charles. A Christmas
1 vol. Dickens, Charles. A Christmas Carol. London: Chapman & Hall, 1843. First edition, later issue. Small 8vo, full crushed blue niger morocco, gilt-lettered spine, t.e.g., raised bands, scarlet morocco doublures; spine fading to green, occasionally slightly scuffed, marbled bds. slipcase, by Taffin. With 4 hand-colored plates & 4 b/w text illustrations by John Leech. With title page in red & blue, "Stave One" on first page of text, bound without endpapers & without orig. cloth covers. Internally crisp & generally clean. ,000-
- 1 vol. Dickens, Charles. A Christmas
1 vol. Dickens, Charles. A Christmas Carol. Philadelphia: Carey & Hart, 1844. First American edition. 12mo, orig. purple cloth, covers stamped in blind, gilt-lettered & decorated spine; cloth fading to brown, spine ends chipped away, corners bumped & rubbed, a few small blisters on front cover. With 4 hand-colored & 4 plain plates after John Leech. Minor scattered internal spotting. Some discoloration to endpapers. Complete with 1/2 title & flyleaves. Podeschi Gimble Collection A80 (with Marley's ghost frontis.)
- TWO 19TH CENTURY SUPERNATURAL CLASSICS
TWO 19TH CENTURY SUPERNATURAL CLASSICS To include: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Boston: James R. Osgood & Company, 1876), embossed green cloth with gilt (5 x 3-1/2 in.), inscribed "Adolph Beck. Christmas 1877. God Bless Everyone."; plus Edgar Allen Poe's Weird Tales (Philadelphia: Henry Altemus, 1895), pictorial top board with gilt (6-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.).
- 1 vol. Dickens, Charles. A Christmas
1 vol. Dickens, Charles. A Christmas Carol. London: Chapman & Hall, 1843. First edition, first issue. Sm. 8vo, orig. blind & gilt-blocked brown/salmon cloth, a.e.g.; light edge wear, corners slightly bumped, foot of spine frayed & chipped, front hinge very slightly stressed. With 4 hand-colored plates & 4 b/w text illustrations by John Leech. Light to very occasionally moderate internal foxing. In custom 1/2 brown morocco & russet cloth slipcase, red cloth chemise (light to moderate wear to case & chemise). With green endpapers, 1/2 title in blue, title page in red & blue, "Stave I" chapter heading, uncorrected text. Copies as above, with green endpapers, have been considered to constitute the second state of the first issue of the first edition. Eckel; Sadlier 684; Smith 4 ,000-
- 14PC DELL PUBLISHING UNCLE SCROOGE
14PC DELL PUBLISHING UNCLE SCROOGE #8-#27 & GIANT United States,20th CenturyGroup includes Dell Publishing Uncle Scrooge #8, #9, #12, #14, #16-#20, #22-#24, #27, and Uncle Scrooge goes to Disneyland #1, this is a low to mid grade group, book condition ranges approximately 3.0 to 5.0, please refer to photographs.
- CHARLES DICKENS A CHRISTMAS CAROL
CHARLES DICKENS A CHRISTMAS CAROL FIRST EDITIONCharles Dickens (England, 1812-1870). A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being A Ghost Story of Christmas. First edition, second issue, 1843. Chapman & Hall, London; printed by Bradbury and Evans, London. With illustrations by John Leech. "Stave I" heading. E.F. Gooch Booksellers, London label front pastedown. Brown cloth boards with gilt lettering. In red cloth case and red cloth and leather slipcase with gilt lettering.
Corners bumped and fraying, tears and fraying to spine, wear to spine and boards, top of spine chipped, some staining to front board, some foxing, name written in pencil front endpaper, pastedowns torn at spine; some wear to leather on slipcase, corners bumped.
Provenance: George Robert Minkoff, Inc., Great Barrington, MA, 11/6/1972; private collection, New York City; thence by descent.
- Set of vintage ''Dickens-A Christmas
Set of vintage ''Dickens-A Christmas Carol'' mugs.
- CHARLES DICKENS "CHRISTMAS STORIES"
CHARLES DICKENS "CHRISTMAS STORIES" 1861Complete two volume marble hardcover edition of "Christmas Stories" from the James G. Gregory (New York) 1861 publication of The Works of Charles Dickens Household Edition. Illustrated from drawings by F.O.C. Darley and John Gilbert. Both volumes are in overall good condition consistent with age.
- WALT DISNEY CLASSICS ORNAMENT,
WALT DISNEY CLASSICS ORNAMENT, BAH-HUMBUG SCROOGE MCDUC...A porcelain Christmas ornament of Scrooge McDuck holding bags of coins from Disney's A Christmas Carol. Walt Disney Classics Collection backstamp. This item has its original box. Dimensions of the original box: 6.5"L x 5.25"W x 4.25"H.
Dimensions: 3.25"L x 2.25"W x 3.75"H
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Classics
Condition:
Age related wear.
- Costello (Dudley) Holidays with
Costello (Dudley) Holidays with Hobgoblins, 1861, illustrated by George Cruikshank, 8vo, original cloth
- FIRST EDITION OF CHARLES DICKENS"THE
FIRST EDITION OF CHARLES DICKENS"THE CHIMES: A GOBLIN S...First Edition of Charles Dickens"The Chimes: A Goblin Story of Some Bells That Rang An Old Year Out and a New Year In", published in 1845 by Chapman & Hall in London, sold as is, lot has condition issues and odor, Provenance: Estate of Cyril H. Moore Jr, Kent, Connecticut.
- (2 PCS) ROYAL DOULTON DICKENS "CHRISTMAS
(2 PCS) ROYAL DOULTON DICKENS "CHRISTMAS CAROL" FIGURIN...DESCRIPTION: (2 Pcs) Royal Doulton Miniature figurines of Charles Dickens characters. This set includes characters from Dickens book "A Christmas Carol". Set includes figurines: "Scrooge", "Tiny Tim". All figurines with makers mark stamp "Royal Doulton" "Made in England" and figurine name. CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: England. DIMENSIONS: H: 4 1/4" W: 1 1/2". CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- Dickens (C) Mr Pickwick's Christmas,
Dickens (C) Mr Pickwick's Christmas, Cassell and Company 1907 and other novels, approximately 100 vols/Provenance: Spetchley Park
- CHARLES DICKENS A CHRISTMAS CAROL
CHARLES DICKENS A CHRISTMAS CAROL FIRST EDITIONCharles Dickens (England, 1812-1870). A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being A Ghost Story of Christmas. First edition, second issue, 1843. Chapman & Hall, London; printed by Bradbury and Evans, London. With illustrations by John Leech. "Stave I" heading. E.F. Gooch Booksellers, London label front pastedown. Brown cloth boards with gilt lettering. In red cloth case and red cloth and leather slipcase with gilt lettering. Corners bumped and fraying, tears and fraying to spine, wear to spine and boards, top of spine chipped, some staining to front board, some foxing, name written in pencil front endpaper, pastedowns torn at spine; some wear to leather on slipcase, corners bumped. Provenance: George Robert Minkoff, Inc., Great Barrington, MA, 11/6/1972; private collection, New York City; thence by descent.
Condition:
Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
- Charles Dickens Master Humphrey's
Charles Dickens Master Humphrey's Clock 1840-1841 first edition 8 vo Chapman and Hall London illustrated by George Cattermole and Hablot Browne three volumes bound by Tout and Sons 3/4 leather with marbled boards raised bands gilt titles all edges gilt.
- EVERETT SHINN DICKENS CHRISTMAS
EVERETT SHINN DICKENS CHRISTMAS CAROL 1938Charles Dickens: "A Christmas Carol in Prose" by Charles Dickens, with introduction by Lionel Barrymore, illustrated by Everett Shinn, with 6 accompanying illustrated prints. The John C. Winston Co., 1938, HC book, first edition. Surely one of the finest examples of this scarce edition. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
- 1ST ED & 1ST PRINT HOW THE GRINCH
1ST ED & 1ST PRINT HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMASChildren's book by Dr. Seuss, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. Copyright 1957, hardback with dust jacket. Published in New York by Random House" Dust cover has some creasing and small tears. Hardcover has slight wear to the corners and spine. So shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
- CHARLES DICKENS 3 CHRISTMAS BOOKS
CHARLES DICKENS 3 CHRISTMAS BOOKS FIRST EDITIONSCharles Dickens (England, 1812-1870). 3 first edition Christmas books: The Battle of Life, The Cricket on the Hearth, The Haunted Man and The Ghost's Bargain.
The Battle of Life. A Love Story. First edition, 1846. Bradbury & Evans, London; printed by Bradbury and Evans, London. With engraved title page. Red cloth boards, gilt edges, gilt lettering. Corners bumped and slightly fraying; repairs to spine and binding (receipt for repair dated 1975 from Eudaldo Ginesta, New York).
The Cricket on the Hearth. A Fairy Tale of Home. First edition, 1841. Bradbury and Evans, London; printed by Bradbury and Evans, London. Red cloth boards, gilt edges, gilt lettering. Corners bumped and fraying, fraying and wear to spine, binding loose, some wear to edges, notations in pencil front endpaper.
The Haunted Man and The Ghost's Bargain. First edition, 1848. Bradbury and Evans, London; printed by Bradbury and Evans, London. Red cloth boards, gilt edges, gilt lettering, engraved title page. Corners bumped and fraying, wear and fraying to spine, losses to cloth on spine, foxing to first leaves through title page.
Provenance: The Battle of Life, Swann Galleries, Inc., New York, 1/14/1971; The Cricket on the Hearth, Sebastian D'Orsai Ltd., London, 10/27/1972; The Haunted Man, Maggs Bros. Ltd., London, 4/30/1975; all private collection, New York City; thence by descent.
- Dickens (Charles), The Works, Standard
Dickens (Charles), The Works, Standard Edition, 20 Volumes, Gresham, 1912
- WALT DISNEY CLASSICS FIGURINE,
WALT DISNEY CLASSICS FIGURINE, SCROOGE MCDUCK WITH COIN...This fantastic figurine of Scrooge McDuck titled, Money! Money! Money! was part of the celebration series, released to celebrate special moments in life. It depicts Scrooge, in fine detail with spectacles, on his mountain of money that is painted metallic gold. Included is a Millennium Mickey 2000 coin, sealed in package. Walt Disney Collection marked on the base. This item has its original box which measures 11.5"L x 7.5"W x 8"H. Certificate of Authenticity included.
Issued: 1997
Dimensions: 5.5"L x 5.5"W x 6.25"H
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Classics
Condition:
Age related wear.
- ''THE SCARECROW OF OZ'' COLLECTIBLE
''THE SCARECROW OF OZ'' COLLECTIBLE FIRST EDITION by L. Frank Baum illustrated by John R. Neill Chicago: The Reilly & Britton Co. 1915. With pictorial cover.
- CARL BARKS' UNCLE SCROOGE MCDUCK
CARL BARKS' UNCLE SCROOGE MCDUCK BRONZE STATUE: ''Hands Off My Playthings!'' polychrome bronze statue features the miserly Scrooge McDuck protecting his treasures with cane in hand. Released by Carl Barks Studio, it was produced by sculptor Bruce Lau. Limited edition, made for the 1997 Disneyana Convention. The money bin gauge near Scrooge's feet bears an engraved Carl Barks signature and is numbered 156/176, ''50 Stingy Years''. Approx. 15'' tall on a stone base with a 7.5'' diameter.
CONDITION: No condition issues to be noted.
- CARL BARKS' UNCLE SCROOGE MCDUCK
CARL BARKS' UNCLE SCROOGE MCDUCK BRONZE STATUE: ''Hands Off My Playthings!'' polychrome bronze statue features the miserly Scrooge McDuck protecting his treasures with cane in hand. Released by Carl Barks Studio, it was produced by sculptor Bruce Lau. Limited edition, made for the 1997 Disneyana Convention. The money bin gauge near Scrooge's feet bears an engraved Carl Barks signature and is numbered 156/176, ''50 Stingy Years''. Approx. 15'' tall on a stone base with a 7.5'' diameter.
CONDITION: No condition issues to be noted.
- Dickens (Charles), A quantity of
Dickens (Charles), A quantity of early editions of Dickens' works, to include 2 copies of Dombey & Sons, London, Bradbury & Evans, 1848, The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, Chapman & Hall, 1837 and Barnaby Rudge, Chapman & Hall, 1871 (16)
- CHARLES DICKENS 3 CHRISTMAS BOOKS
CHARLES DICKENS 3 CHRISTMAS BOOKS FIRST EDITIONSCharles Dickens (England, 1812-1870). 3 first edition Christmas books: The Battle of Life, The Cricket on the Hearth, The Haunted Man and The Ghost's Bargain. The Battle of Life. A Love Story. First edition, 1846. Bradbury & Evans, London; printed by Bradbury and Evans, London. With engraved title page. Red cloth boards, gilt edges, gilt lettering. Corners bumped and slightly fraying; repairs to spine and binding (receipt for repair dated 1975 from Eudaldo Ginesta, New York). The Cricket on the Hearth. A Fairy Tale of Home. First edition, 1841. Bradbury and Evans, London; printed by Bradbury and Evans, London. Red cloth boards, gilt edges, gilt lettering. Corners bumped and fraying, fraying and wear to spine, binding loose, some wear to edges, notations in pencil front endpaper. The Haunted Man and The Ghost's Bargain. First edition, 1848. Bradbury and Evans, London; printed by Bradbury and Evans, London. Red cloth boards, gilt edges, gilt lettering, engraved title page. Corners bumped and fraying, wear and fraying to spine, losses to cloth on spine, foxing to first leaves through title page. Provenance: The Battle of Life, Swann Galleries, Inc., New York, 1/14/1971; The Cricket on the Hearth, Sebastian D'Orsai Ltd., London, 10/27/1972; The Haunted Man, Maggs Bros. Ltd., London, 4/30/1975; all private collection, New York City; thence by descent.
Condition:
Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
- DEPARTMENT 56 FIGURE, SCROOGE &
DEPARTMENT 56 FIGURE, SCROOGE & MARLEY COUNTING HOUSEPart of the Dickens Village Series. Hand painted porcelain, depicting the neglected and dilapidated office of Ebenezer Scrooge. This item has its original box with dimensions: 6.5"L x 4.25"W x 6.5"H.
Issued: 1986
Dimensions: 9"L x 5"W x 8"H
Manufacturer: Department 56
Condition:
Age related wear. Lighting unit not included.
- CHARLES DICKENS'S WORKS: NINE VOLUMES1881-1882.
CHARLES DICKENS'S WORKS: NINE VOLUMES1881-1882. Dombey & Son from the Edition de Luxe, two volumes; Sketches by Boz from the Edition de Luxe; together with Dickens's Works: Ten Volumes , 1894, number 2 of 500 copies.
Condition
All with wear consistent with age and use. In good condition.
Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- CHARLES DICKENS, 5 CHRISTMAS BOOKS,
CHARLES DICKENS, 5 CHRISTMAS BOOKS, 1ST EDS.Five (5) First Edition Christmas novels written by Charles Dickens. 1st item: THE HAUNTED MAN AND THE GHOST'S BARGAIN. A FANCY FOR CHRISTMAS TIME, First Edition, by Charles Dickens, with illustrations by Leech, Stanfield, Tenniel, and Stone, published by Bradbury and Evans, London, 1848. Hardcover 12mo, 188 gilt-edged pages with wood-engraved frontispiece, additional vignette to title page, fourteen additional illustrations, and one double-sided back advertisement page. Original red cloth blind-stamped and gilt titled covers and spine laid down to back matter pages. Note: This copy has the first numeral intact to page number 161. 2nd item: THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH. A FAIRY TALE OF HOME, First Edition, by Charles Dickens, illustrated by Maclise, Doyle, Stanfield, Landseer, and Leech, published by Bradbury and Evans, London, 1846. Hardcover octavo, 174 gilt-edged pages with engraved frontispiece, title page, twelve additional illustrations, and one double-sided back advertisement page. Original red cloth blind-stamped and gilt titled covers and spine laid down to back matter pages. Note: This copy has the second state of the Oliver Twist back advertisement. 3rd item: THE CHIMES: A GOBLIN STORY, First Edition, by Charles Dickens, illustrated by Maclise, Doyle, Stanfield, and Leech, published by Chapman and Hall, London, 1845. Hardcover 12mo, 175 gilt-edged pages with engraved frontispiece, title page, eleven additional illustrations, and one back advertisement page. Original red cloth blind-stamped and gilt titled covers and spine laid down to back matter pages. Note: This copy has the publisher's information outside of the cloud on the engraved title page, believed to be in the second state; back advertisement page is for the tenth edition of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. 4th item: THE BATTLE OF LIFE. A LOVE STORY, First Edition, by Charles Dickens, illustrated by Maclise, Doyle, Stanfield, and Leech, published by Bradbury and Evans, London, 1846. Hardcover octavo, 175 gilt-edged pages with engraved frontispiece, title page, eleven additional illustrations, and one double-sided back advertisement page. Original red cloth blind-stamped and gilt titled covers and spine laid down to back matter pages. Note: This copy has the engraved title-page without the publisher's information, believed to be in the fourth state. 5th item: A CURIOUS DANCE ROUND A CURIOUS TREE, First Edition, by Charles Dickens, published by St. Luke's Hospital, London, 1860. Hardcover octavo, 19 top-edged gilt pages with appeal for funds on the last page of text. Note: This copy has the appeal for funds in larger bold type, believed to be in the second state. All volumes rebound by Riviere and Son, London in red morocco leather with gilt-stamped covers and spine, five raised hubs, gilt dentelle with dark green paper pastedowns and endpapers, ex libris plate to interior of front covers. Ranging from 6 3/4" H x 4 3/8" W x 3/4" D to 7 1/2" H x 5" W x 1/4" D.
The Estate of Edith (Edie) M. Bass, Nashville, Tennessee, by descent from her parents, Walter Paul McBride and Claire Childs of Lake Forest, Illinois.
Condition:
Covers in overall very good condition with wear to hinges, corners slightly bumped. Pages in overall good, legible condition with toning/toning impressions, acid burn, scattered foxing spots, scuffs, creases, few pencil marks, light handling wear. Some pages unevenly cut. Illustrations are collated. 3rd item: Smudging to text on p. 145 bottom right.
- Dickens (Charles) The Life and
Dickens (Charles) The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, with illustrations by Phiz, 1st Edition, Chapman & Hall 1839 and Pickwick Papers, illustrated by Phiz, 1st Edition Chapman & Hall 1837, 8vo., half leather (plates foxed)
- DR. SEUSS "HOW THE GRINCH STOLE
DR. SEUSS "HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS", SIGNED Theodor Seuss Geiisel (American 1904-1991), nom de plume Dr. Seuss, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", published by Random House, New York, 1957, first edition, dust jacket price reading 250/2502, personal ink inscription and signed by the author opposite the title page, quarto, illustrated glossy paper boards with white lettering to spine, with dust jacket and in custom clamshell case. Provenance: Acquired Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach. Approximate dimensions: book h. 11.25", w. 8.25", d. 0.5".
- Dickens, Oliver Twist , 2nd edition,
Dickens, Oliver Twist , 2nd edition, published London, Richard Bentley, 1853, three volumes, each dated on title page, lacking "Boz" , full green calf bindings signed "White 70 Piccadilly", gilt rules, spines with gilt floral panel decorations, raised bands, red leather title panels, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, 7-5/8 x 4-3/4 in. Light wear, minor scuffs, light toning, occasional minor foxing, Volume I with pen and pencil notations front free endpapers, bindings tight. Private Collection
- Dickens (Charles) Great Expectations,
Dickens (Charles) Great Expectations, 1st edition, 3 vols., Chapman & Hall, London, 1861, 8 vol, half-calf, gilt lettering/Provenance: The Estate of the late Sir John and Lady Smith
- (4) HIGHER VALUE COMIC BOOKS Including:
(4) HIGHER VALUE COMIC BOOKS Including: "Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge", No. 18, June-July 1957; "Tom and Jerry", No. 167, June 1958; "Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse Almanac", No. 1, 1957; PLUS: "Shirley Temple in 'Stowaway'", 20th c. Fox Picture, 1937, Saalfield Publishing Co. Akron Ohio & New York. Good condition.
- Dickens (Charles) Novels, London
Dickens (Charles) Novels, London edition, 30 vols., 8vo., orig. cloth, n.d.