The Cricket on the Hearth, A Fairy Tale of Home, by Charles Dickens, december, 1845. London George Routledge & Sons, Limited. New York: E.P. Dutton And Co.To Lord Jdffrey, THis Little Story si Inscribed With The Affection and attachment of his friend. The autor.Pinted by Ballantyne, Hanson & Co. Edinburgh & London. I think the first American editionMeasures 13'8cm X 11'50cm Hard cover lined in red. 256 pages. Worn loin and stain on top. On the first sheet and last small spots of rust. To see photos.