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Paris: A. and W. Galignani and Co; Baudry's European Library, 1845-49. Leather. Very Good. 5.5" by 3.5". None. Early Paris editions of four Charles Dickens' Christmas novellas, all published the year after the first UK editions. Early editions of these work, all published in the year after the first editions.A collection of four works by Charles Dickens bound in two volumes.These four short Christmas novellas by Dickens are renowned and well beloved. 'The Chimes: A Goblin Story', published by A. and W. Galignani and Co in 1845.'The Haunted Man and The Ghost's Bargain', published by Baudry's European Library in 1849.'The Cricket on the Hearth', published by A. and W. Galignani and Co in 1846. 'The Battle of Life', published by Baudry's European Library, in 1847.Dickens is one of the most popular authors of the Victorian age. His novels show the grimy side of poverty and prosperity in Victorian England, showing poor social conditions alongside repulsive characters.Half-title for…

The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain, a Christmas novella by Charles Dickens, was published in 1848. It follows the story of Professor Redlaw who is haunted by a ghost that offers to erase his memories of sorrow and grief.