(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, Sheet Music, Henry Russell, Charles Dickens).

A Christmas Carol "I Care Not for Spring of His Fickle Wing".
Published 1838, New York by Henry Russell.
5 pages plus wrapper covers. Text in English.

Publisher's pictorial paper wrappers, elaborately engraved lettering cover by G.W. Quidor, disbound so rough left edge.

Scarce 19th century Dickens related sheet music.

Item is over 150 years old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.

Paper gently age worn, slight rubbing, remains overall clean and attractive as a fragile survival.

Paper is lightly toned, signs of handling, small scattered spotting, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.

Still attractive on the shelf. The scarce sheet music displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this item survives.

Covers measures c. 13 1/4" H x 10" W.

[B12366].

WorldCat records just 3 copies.

Peters, America on Stone, p. 330.

Groce & Wallace, p. 521.

Lightwood, p. 99.