A Christmas Carol and Other Haunting Tales (New York Public Library Collector's Edition) [Illustrated]

A Christmas Carol and Other Haunting Tales (New York Public Library Collector's Edition) [Illustrated] by Dickens, Charles. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780385487252.

In this Collectors Edition, Dickenss most captivating stories are gathered together, richly illustrated with handwritten letters, reproductions from rare books, and a splendid portfolio of prints and drawings from the special collections of The New York Public Library. Among them are Sol Eytinges beautiful and tender illustrations for A Christmas Carol, which have not been reproduced for well over one hundred years. Dickens himself said of them, "They are remarkable for a delicate perception of beauty, a lively eye for character, a most agreeable absence of exaggeration, and a general modesty and propriety, which I greatly like." Rare family photographs are also reproduced here, including a portrait of Harry Burnett, Dickenss nephew, who is said to be the model for Tiny Tim. Along with the well-known and beloved A Christmas Carol, this edition presents several works which may be less familiar, including "Mrs. Gamp," "Sikes and Nancy," and "The Trial from Pickwick." Altogether, its as though a glorious host of Dickenss incomparable creations has assembled at the fireside for a readers delectation.