This luxurious foil-embossed hardback presents Charles' Dickens best-loved tale A Christmas Carol, presented with gilded page-edges and original full-colour illustrations.

First published on 19 December 1843, A Christmas Carol became an instant classic. Scrooge's transformation from grumpy miser to charitable figure carries a heart-warming message for the Christmas season - a time of peace and goodwill to all men.

This deluxe edition makes a wonderful gift or collectible for adults and children alike.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

Contains the original, magical designs by John Leech that were commissioned by Dickens himself for the first edition.

This edition is a stunning facsimile of the original 1843 edition - the very same that the first avid readers of A Christmas Carol experienced.

A Christmas Carol sold over 6,000 copies in its first week. Few books have enjoyed sustained success over such a long period of time.

Over 80,000 copies sold worldwide!