{"product_id":"1849-first-american-edition-charles-dickens-original-pamphlet-protective-portfolio","title":"Charles Dickens The Haunted Man and The Ghost's Bargain 1849 First American Edition – Harper \u0026 Brothers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Haunted Man and The Ghost's Bargain: A Fancy for Christmas-Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharles Dickens | First American Edition | Harper \u0026amp; Brothers | 1849\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn early and collectible First American Edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Haunted Man and The Ghost's Bargain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Charles Dickens's fifth and final Christmas book, published by Harper \u0026amp; Brothers in New York in 1849.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally published in England in December 1848, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Haunted Man\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e explores themes of memory, forgiveness, suffering, and redemption. The story follows a chemistry professor who accepts a supernatural bargain to forget his painful memories, only to discover the importance of remembering both sorrow and happiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis American edition was published shortly after the original English release and represents an important example of Dickens's nineteenth-century American publishing history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted in double columns, the publication contains 34 numbered pages of text, along with original publisher's advertisements. A preliminary advertisement promotes Dickens's other Christmas books, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Christmas Carol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chimes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cricket on the Hearth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Battle of Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final double-sided advertisement leaf features Harper \u0026amp; Brothers' educational publications, including Professor Anthon's series of classical schoolbooks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original pamphlet is preserved separately within a later hardcover protective portfolio, finished in dark gray paper with a contrasting cloth spine and an applied printed identification label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appealing addition to a collection of Charles Dickens, Victorian literature, early American editions, or nineteenth-century Christmas publications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Haunted Man and The Ghost's Bargain: A Fancy for Christmas-Time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Charles Dickens\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Harper \u0026amp; Brothers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New York, 1849\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher's Address:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 82 Cliff Street\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e First American Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original paper publication, double-column printing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePagination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 34 numbered pages, plus publisher's advertisements\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original pamphlet housed loose within a later hardcover protective portfolio\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original publisher's paper wrappers are missing. The surviving pamphlet retains its original title page, 34 pages of double-column text, and publisher's advertisements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title page exhibits age-related toning, scattered spotting, and wear along the spine edge, including small areas of paper loss. The interior pages show age-related discoloration and occasional spotting consistent with a publication of this age. The printed text remains clear and legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe text block is secure, with no loose or detached sections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pamphlet is housed loose within a separate hardcover protective portfolio covered in dark gray paper with a contrasting cloth spine and an applied printed identification label. The portfolio is not attached to the original publication, which has not been rebound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and show the exact antique publication and protective portfolio being offered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeBay Condition Statement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst American Edition, Harper \u0026amp; Brothers, New York, 1849. Good antique condition. Original publisher's paper wrappers are missing. Title page shows age toning, scattered spotting, and wear with minor paper loss along the spine edge. Interior pages exhibit age-related discoloration and occasional spotting. Text remains clear and legible. Complete with 34 numbered pages of double-column text and publisher's advertisements. Text block is secure, with no loose or detached sections. The original pamphlet has not been rebound and rests loose within a later dark gray hardcover protective portfolio with cloth spine and printed identification label. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and show the exact item being offered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Mary's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67716657086828,"sku":"EBB-000306","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/9047\/0252\/files\/1D38E1F1-5139-4B78-ACB0-21A7A8749583_1_105_c.jpg?v=1792014658","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreenbitsandbobs.com\/products\/1849-first-american-edition-charles-dickens-original-pamphlet-protective-portfolio","provider":"Evergreen Bits \u0026 Bobs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}