charles dickens christmas carol first edition

In very good condition with light soiling. As a result, this signed photograph by Dickens came at a brief intersection of the author’s life and growing photo technology, making it very scarce. The CDV format became popular during the 1860’s, just years before Dickens’ death in 1870. It was during Dickens’ lifetime that photography became accessible to most people, although the ability to sign a photograph, such as this, wasn’t available until the invention of the carte-de-visite printed upon paper. Photograph captures a somewhat disheveled Dickens in a contrast of both casual and formal attire, standing by an ornate table. Photograph, circa early 1860’s shortly after the publication of “Great Expectations,” is by the photography studio of John & Charles Watkins, with the backstamp showing their 34 Parliament Street address. Very scarce carte-de-visite photograph of Charles Dickens, signed once “Charles Dickens” upon the lower margin with his usual paraph emphasizing the signature, and again signed upon the verso. Please see the other Charles Dickens first edition books & autographs that we have sold in the past with prices realized: Overall a very good set of ”David Copperfield”, one of the rarer serialized titles and a great Charles Dickens first edition. Part XIX/XX lacks the final leaf of ”Advertiser” and the Douglas Jerrold slip, with several cracked gutters. Parts XII, XIII and XVIII lack the 8-page ”Advertiser”. Part VIII lacks the 12-page ”Advertiser”, and the rare Letts fold-out ad, but has seven diary leaf samples from the Letts ad and an ad in front (”New Illustrated Work by John Leech”). Part IV lacks first leaf of ”Advertiser”.

Ownership signatures on a few front wrappers. Some rebacking and restoration to wrappers, and with some minor toning, soiling or wear. Bound in original green printed wrappers each measuring 5.75” x 8.75”. With the original 40 plated illustrations by H.K. Before publication in book form, ”David Copperfield” (Dickens’ favorite of his novels) was published in 20 parts in 19 monthly serials, from May 1849-November 1850, all present here and housed in a beautiful custom leather clamshell box. Rare collection of the 20 installments of ”David Copperfield” by Charles Dickens first edition, as first published in serialized form from 1849-1850.

None other than “David Copperfield” please see below:Ĭharles Dickens First Edition, First Printing of ”David Copperfield” in Serialized Form - Rare in Original Green Wrappers In our auction last week, we had a fantastic Charles Dickens first edition. To buy, sell or consign a Charles Dickens first edition, please email or call Nate D.

Charles dickens christmas carol first edition