A Christmas Carol. in Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas.

158 pp. Dark red cloth, gilt titles and decorations on spine. A miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when three ghostly visitors review his past and foretell his future. Among the most famous holiday stories in literature, to which we owe at least some of our modern understanding of the ethos of Christmas and the holiday season. Originally published in serialized form in England, and released in book form there as well, this original American edition was unauthorized, and is considerably scarcer than the first British edition in book form. The illustrations were adapted from the UK version, adding the color to four of the plates. This work has been adapted to film a number of times, including everything from lighthearted versions like A Muppet Christmas Carol to others that lean more into gothic horror.