On December 19, 1843, English novelist Charles Dickens’ classic
story “A Christmas Carol”was published.

The first edition sold out by Christmas Eve; by the end of 1844
thirteen editions had been released. Most critics reviewed the
novella favorably.

Charles John Huffam Dickens
(7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870)

"Marley’s Ghost", original illustration by John Leech
from the 1843 edition.

John Leech (August 29, 1817 – October 29, 1864)
illustrator of the first edition.