A christmas carol illustrated by arthur rackham 1915. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Cancellation stamp as sent from whitehaven cumbria 22 may 1964 to abbey books etc. Buy a christmas carol illustrated in color by arthur rackham by dickens, arthur rackham from waterstones today. A christmas carol illustrated by arthur rackham with an.
A christmas carol illustrated by arthur rackham with an introduction by hall caine dickens, charles, rackham, arthur, caine, hall on. Arthur rackham is widely regarded as one of the leading illustrators from the golden age of british book illustration which encompassed the years from 1900 until the start of the first world war. The novel was the subject of dickens first public reading, given in. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Vintage charles dickens a christmas carol 1964 little book. He is recognised as one of the leading literary figures during the golden age of british book illustration. Arthur rackham, from a christmas carol, by charles dickens, london, party games at scrooges nephews house a christmas carol arthur rackham art print by forgottenbeauty illustrations by arthur rackham limpsfield, surrey, 6 september arthur rackham s christmas carol there was first a game of blindmans buff. Please note that this is not a book but a poster reproduced from the artwork. Rackhams artistry captured and documented the victorian age in which he was born. A dozen fullpage color plates and 18 blackandwhite images by the legendary artist recapture the storys victorian charm and contribute to the keepsake quality of this. Another collectable book listed by river bank books.
A christmas carol, the popular 1843 novella by charles dickens 18121870, is one of the british authors bestknown works. Wind in the willows rackham arthur vintage print c1964. Rackhams first book illustrations were published in 1893. Dickens illustrated by arthur rackham vintage hardcover book christmas. A christmas carol illustrated by arthur rackham digital. Original color prints from a christmas carol illustrated by arthur rackham dating to 1915 first. The story tells of sour and stingy ebenezer scrooges ideological, ethical, and emotional transformation after the supernatural visitations of jacob marley and the ghosts of christmases past, present, and yet to come. Charles dickens a christmas carol in antiquarian and. Buy a christmas carol illustrated by arthur rackham by charles dickens, arthur rackham isbn. A christmas carol picture book edition by charles dickens, illustrated by brett helquis. A christmas carol 1915 illustrated by arthur rackham a christmas carol 1915 is an illustrated version of dickens classic victorian morality tale copublished by j b lippincott co philadelphia and william heinemann london in 1915. It is the story of ebenezer scrooge, a greedy miser who hates christmas, but is transformed into a caring, kindly person through the visitations of four ghosts. Charles dickens, a christmas carol, illustrated by arthur rackham.
Being a ghost story of christmas, commonly known as a christmas carol, is a novella by charles dickens, first published in. Pictorial endpapers, twelve full page colour plates and various line drawings in the text. His work is noted for its robust pen and ink drawings, which were combined with the use of watercolour. Original purple cloth with titles and decoration in gilt, in buff dustwrapper with decoration in red and green. A christmas carol charles dickens, rackham, arthur. My rating is not a reflection of the actual book itself but the fact that it was not the book i ordered. Charles dickens a christmas carol illustrated by arthur rackham. A christmas carol 1964 to present, an original musical stage adaptation written. A christmas carol by rackham, arthur jonkers rare books. This lovely gift book features a mounted illustration on the front cover, which shows through a circular cutout in the scarce original dust jacket.
Arthur rackham died in 1939 of cancer in his home in limpsfield, surrey. Buy a christmas carol by dickens, charles, rackham, arthur isbn. Aug 28, 2018 buy a christmas carol by dickens, charles, rackham, arthur isbn. Pom harrington presents a 1915 signed limited edition of a christmas carol, illustrated by arthur rackham. This 1915 edition of a christmas carol has monochrome and colour pictures by arthur rackham 18671939, a leading book illustrator of the early 1900s, who provided images for a wide variety. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. Join facebook to connect with carol rackham and others you may know. Dickens arthur rackham charles abebooks passion for books.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Lovers of fiction, dickens novels, picture books, and the holiday itself will delight in this magnificent hardcover edition of a christmas carol, illustrated by arthur rackham. First day cover of a christmas carol by john leech by dickens, charles 1812 1870. The olive fairy book 1 the pied piper of hamelin 1 the princess and the pea 2. A christmas carol, the popular 1843 novella by charles dickens 18121870, is one of the. Arthur rackham, from a christmas carol, by charles dickens, london, party games at scrooges nephews house a christmas carol arthur rackham art print by forgottenbeauty illustrations by arthur rackham limpsfield, surrey, 6 september arthur rackhams christmas carol. Arthur rackham 19 september 1867 6 september 1939 was an english book illustrator. A christmas carol illustrated by arthur rackham the. Moore was a professor of oriental and greek literature at columbia college now columbia university. Charles dickens christmas carol illustrated by roberto innocenti.
I am not pleased at all and hope that the other 2 a christmas carol from usborne books are indeed from usborne. A christmas carol illustrated by arthur rackham with an introduction by hall caine. Number 194 of 525 copies, printed on large hand made paper and signed by rackham. Charles dickens a christmas carol in antiquarian and collectable books.
This finest of all christmas stories is beautifully illustrated with arthur rackhams superb line drawings. A christmas carol illustrated by arthur rackham by. His first book illustrations were published in 1893 in to the other side by thomas rhodes, but his first serious commission was in 1894 for the dolly dialogues, the collected sketches of anthony hope, who later went on to write the prisoner of zenda. Full white vellum, with elaborate gilt decoration and lettering. A christmas carol is a novella by english author charles dickens first published by chapman and hall and first released on 19 december 1843. This 1915 edition of a christmas carol has monochrome and colour pictures by arthur rackham 18671939, a leading book illustrator of the early 1900s, who. Arthur rackham, a christmas carol, by charles dickens, london. Dickens a christmas carol was first published in 1843 and may readily be called the bible of christmas eckel, 110. A christmas carol illustrated by arthur rackham ebook written by charles dickens. The project gutenberg ebook of a christmas carol, by charles.
I ordered this book based on the fact that it was the book published by usborne books. But at christmas three ghosts come to visit him, scare him into mending his ways, and he finds, as he celebrates with bob cratchit, tiny tim and their family, that geniality brings its own reward. Rackhams deluxe issue of this book is a large beautiful production, with creamy vellum, gilt decoration and handmade. A christmas carol and other stories by charles dickens. Illustrated by arthur rackham and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The project gutenberg ebook of a christmas carol, by. Large quarto, original full vellum gilt, pictorial endpapers, top edge gilt, uncut. Dickens, preface by mary mccarthy, illustrated by hilary knight 1964. A christmas carol illustrated by arthur rackham the british. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at.
The carol is characterized by simplicity of thought and expression. While many programs scheduled through the end of may are cancelled or postponed, others will proceed virtually. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Charles dickens author, arthur rackham illustrator 4. A christmas carol illustrated by arthur rackham due to the ongoing impact of covid19, all free library locations will remain closed to the public until safety concerns have subsided. The classic work has been dramatised and adapted countless times for virtually every medium and performance. A christmas carol illustrated in color by arthur rackham. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Today is the birthday 1867 of arthur rackham, prolific book illustrator, whose works are much beloved down to today. Illustrations that i did for charles dickens book, a christmas carol. The book sold out immediately when it appeared just before christmas 1843, and was frequently reprinted, turned into many stage plays, and even pirated. Arthur rackham christmas past a christmas story christmas history father. A christmas carol paperback by charles dickens and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The night before christmas 1931 was a version of the classic poem attributed to clement moore, a visit from st nicholas accompanied by a suite of illustrations from arthur rackham.
See more ideas about arthur rackham, illustration and illustration art. Cratchit, from a christmas carol arthur rackham classic. Buy charles dickens a christmas carol in antiquarian and collectable books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Dickens charles illustrated by arthur rackham abebooks. Originally written in the 1840s by charles dickens, the prints shown here are from the first american edition featuring illustrations by arthur rackham 18671939 published in 1915. A christmas carol illustrated by arthur rackham the british library. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. A christmas carol book charles dickens, hb, chancellor.
The novella met with instant success and critical acclaim. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a christmas carol illustrated by arthur rackham. Rackham s artistry captured and documented the victorian age in which he was born. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Christmas carol first edition signed arthur rackham. Cratchit brings in the christmas pudding, from charles dickens a christmas carol.
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