<DIV><p>Dickens was always fond of <I>A Christmas Carol</I> and the theme of generosity portrayed in Scrooge's transformation was close to his heart. He read from the book to an audience shortly before his death.</p><p>Divided into the musical staves of a carol rather than chapters, the story run as follows:</p><p>Stave 1: Marley's Ghost</p><p>Stave 2: The First of the Three Spirits</p><p>Stave 3: The Second of the Three Spirits</p><p>Stave 4: The Last of the Spirits</p><p>Stave 4: The End of It</p><p>This beautifully illustrated edition makes a great gift item or a collector's item. Illustrations are in black and white.</p></DIV>