Dickens short novel written published in 1844, a year after "A Christmas Carol". This is the second book in his series of Christmas books, which were five short stories. A scarce First American Edition by Charles Dickens'. Points quoted from "Dickens the Gimble Collection," Podeschi: (A88) "The Chimes: A Goblin Story, of Some Bells That Rang An Old Year Out and New Year In. By Charles Dickens, Author of "A Christmas Carol," etc. etc. [wavy rule] with Illustrations. [ornamental rule]." In the less common "very fine rib-grain white cloth stamped in gilt and in blind; pale yellow end papers; binder's septuple flyleaves at the front and back." "The binder's imprint of J.G. Russell stamped in blind on the covers." "Contents: 2 plates, [5] title-page; [6] blank verso; [7] list of illustrations; [8] blank verso; plate; 9-96 text." Plates: 12 plates of lithographs." Ornately illustrated title page, and facing frontispiece. Illustrators: D. Maclish [2], R. Doyle [4], J. Leech [5] and C. Stanfielf [1]. A scarce imprint. Back strip has been replaced with decorative Japanese paper 1/4 inch over boards. Bright gilt to front board, toning to cloth, mild rubbing of edges, heavier to corners. Few light stains to rear board. Light foxing of text, very readable type in good size font, not faded. Front hinge cracked, rear hinge starting. Previous owners name to front paste down, penciled inscription to 2nd flyleaf. Clean bright illustrations. Tightly bound, in protective archival clear wrap. Nice presentable, First American Edition, of this Christmas, New Years tale by Charles Dickens. Please click for image. 16 mo.6 1/2 by 4 inches. Please click for image

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