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A Christmas Carol by Dickens,
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.
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1 vol. Dickens, Charles. A
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-
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1 vol. Dickens, Charles. A
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.)
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1 vol. Dickens, Charles. A
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-
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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.
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TWO 19TH CENTURY SUPERNATURAL
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.).
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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.
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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:
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Set of vintage ''Dickens-A
Set of vintage ''Dickens-A Christmas Carol'' mugs.
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(2 PCS) ROYAL DOULTON DICKENS
(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.
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Dickens (C) Mr Pickwick's
Dickens (C) Mr Pickwick's Christmas, Cassell and Company 1907 and other novels, approximately 100 vols/Provenance: Spetchley Park
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Hetwig (American, 20th century),
Hetwig (American, 20th century), "Christmas Carolers", oil/board, 5.5" x 4.25", signed and framed.
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DAVID WINTER COTTAGE SCULPTURE, A
DAVID WINTER COTTAGE SCULPTURE, A CHRISTMAS CAROLCertificate of Authenticity, artist signed. Original box.
A David Winter miniature cottage inspired by Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Hand painted, with original collector's box and Certificate of Authenticity, signed by artist David Winter and pottery director John Hine.
Artist: David Winter
Issued: 1989
Dimensions: 6"H x 6.5"W
Manufacturer: John Hine Limited
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Wear to box, overall good
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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.
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BYERS CHOICE FIGURINES, A CHRISTMAS
BYERS CHOICE FIGURINES, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 12 PCSByers Choice Figurines, A Christmas Carol, 12 pcs,
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Seven late 19th and early 20th
Seven late 19th and early 20th century books about Christmas and Santa Claus, c/o St. Nicholas magazine, vol. III (1876); Santa Claus on a Lark by Washington Gladden (1890); The Birds' Xmas Carol by Kate Douglas Wiggin (1888); The Lady Lawford and Other Christmas Stories (1874); Christmas Books and Reprinted Pieces by Charles Dickens (n.d. but c. 1910); Christmas Eve on Lonesome by John Fox Jr. (1904); and Santa Claus's Partner by Thomas Nelson Page (1899).
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CHRISTMAS STORY BY H.L. MENCKEN
CHRISTMAS STORY BY H.L. MENCKEN Copyright 1946; whimsical story by legendary Baltimore author.
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Jane Currie Clark American
Jane Currie Clark American 1906-1999 ''Christmas Carollers'' color screenprint ed. 183/200 signed ''Jane Currie Clark'' lr 18 x 23 3/4 in. framed Estimate $ 100-200 Paintings have not been examined by blacklight.
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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
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BESWICK COLLECTORS INTERNATIONAL
BESWICK COLLECTORS INTERNATIONAL YULE 1974 TANKARDCharles Dickens Christmas Carol story scene in relief. Limited edition 5286 of 15000.
Beswick backstamp.
Issued: 20th c.
Dimensions: 5"H
Manufacturer: Beswick
Country of Origin: England
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2 Christmas Nutcrackers in Civil
2 Christmas Nutcrackers in Civil War Univorm North & South.
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6 Anitque Children's Books includes
6 Anitque Children's Books includes little men & women night before Christmas animal A.B.C. chatter box & ride a cock-horse.
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Stuart Devlin (1931-2018), a silver
Stuart Devlin (1931-2018), a silver and silver gilt Christmas Carol box, the lid in the form of a ribbon-tied gift, the interior with figure of Good King Wenceslas, hallmarked for London 1971, 6.5cm high, label to base numbered 247 of a limited edition of 500
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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.
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Victorian Lithograph of Mother &
Victorian Lithograph of Mother & Daughterssinging Christmas carols image area 22'' x 16''.
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BOOKS: (7) ANTIQUE ILLUSTRATED
BOOKS: (7) ANTIQUE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTMAS TITLES Includes: 1) The Night Before Christmas and Other Popular Stories for Children, Homewood, 1902; 2) Snapshots at Santa Claus, McLoughlin Bros, 1906; 3) Kris Kringle Jingles, Sam Gabriel Sons, 1911; 4) The Twelve Apostles, McLoughlin Bros, no date; 5) The Manger BabyStecher Lithographic, no date; 6) Filene's Christmas Greeting, 1910; 7) Bloomingdale's The Christmas Store of All Children, Toyland book, no date; largest: 11"h x 8"w
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12 BESWICK CHARLES DICKENS
12 BESWICK CHARLES DICKENS CHRISTMAS CAROL TANKARDSAnnual tankards released from 1971-1982.
Beswick/Doulton backstamp on bottom. 1974-1982 are individually numbered each from an edition of 15,000.
Artist: John Beswick
Issued: 1971-1982
Dimensions: 5"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Overall good
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MARLEYS GHOST D7142 - LARGE - ROYAL
MARLEYS GHOST D7142 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER J...Grey, white, and tan colorway. Immortalized in Dickens' " A Christmas Carol," the character Jacob Marley's Ghost visited Ebenezer Scrooge, his tight-fisted former business partner, on Christmas Eve to help him change his miserly ways. From his ghost-like face to the chained links he forged in life, every detail of this large, very rare Character Jug perfectly captures the essence of an important character from Dickens' holiday classic.Royal Doulton backstamp. Comes with certificate of authenticity.
Artist: David B. Biggs
Issued: 1999
Dimensions: 7.5"H
Edition Number: 124 Edition Size: 2500
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Age related wear.
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Early 19th century engraving, "Hymn
Early 19th century engraving, "Hymn for Christmas Morning", four verse hand-inscribed hymn on hand-colored engraved sheet titled "Infantile Sports" with vignettes of children's games around edges, published by Laurie & Whittle, London, November 2, 1801, ink, hand colored on laid paper, plate 16-3/4 x 13-3/4 in., page 19-1/2 x 15-1/8 in.; modern gilt wood frame. Creases, toning, foxing, handling grime, small tears at edges to 1/2 in.
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4 Byers Choice Caroling Family 9
4 Byers Choice Caroling Family 9 1/2'' to 13''.
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1999 Byers Choice Ltd, The
1999 Byers Choice Ltd, The Carolers, Salvation Army Woman holding bible, mint condition, 12 1/2" tall Estimate $20-40
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* (CHILDREN'S) BAUM FRANK L.
* (CHILDREN'S) BAUM FRANK L. Christmas Stocking Series. Chicago: Reilly & Britton 1905-1911. 6 vols. 16mo original decorative red boards stamped in green each with color pictorial pastedown. Titles include: The Story of Peter Rabbit Little Black Sambo Fairy Tales from Andersen Fairy Tales from Grimm The Night Before Christmas and Cinderella and the Sleeping Beauty. Boards worn with contents starting to detach on all vols.; fair condition.
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ELIOT, T[HOMAS] S[TEARNS] The
ELIOT, T[HOMAS] S[TEARNS] The Cultivation of Christmas Trees. Inscribed by Eliot to W. H. Auden.
Estimate:$800-$1,200
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(RACKHAM ARTHUR) MOORE CLEMENT C.
(RACKHAM ARTHUR) MOORE CLEMENT C. The Night Before Christmas. London: George C. Harrap (1931). 8vo publisher's limp vellum lettered in gilt slipcase illustrated endpapers. Limited edition one of 275 numbered copies of the English edition signed by Rackham. Soiling to vellum with edges curled; wear to slipcase separated slightly; pages slightly warped; otherwise internally clean with no foxing or offsetting from prints.
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Old Christmas ''Village'' Pieces
Old Christmas ''Village'' Pieces ''Snow'' decorated.
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POE, Edgar Allen, (American,
POE, Edgar Allen, (American, 1809-1849): ''The Gift: A Christmas, New Year and Birthday Present''. MDCCCXLV. Philadelphia: Carey and Hart, 1845. Octavo, gilt-stamped calf, all edges gilt, 300pp. Plates. Worn, corners chipped, some signatures sprung, foxed. The volume includes Poe's ''the purloined Letter,'' as well as 2 poems by Longfellow, two by Emerson, and a story by William Gilmore Simms, all published here for the first time.