Description: This listing is for a very early printing of "A Visit From St. Nicholas," dated 1859. This pre-civil war era printing is complete and unabridged, including the old English and Dutch parlance (thro', Dunder, Blixen, etc.). Rare, the book is a collection of prose and poetry used in schools for speech exercises. While anthologies were instrumental in putting the poem in front of mature audiences, elocution books introduced it to children and was a strong contributor to the growing awareness of the poem. The poem has no author attribution and is called "Christmas Times," one of several alternate titles used in early printings. The book measures 5 x 8 inches with 552 pages. Construction is hardcover, stamped cloth over boards with leather spine. This 165 year old book is in good condition overall. The cover exhibits signs of wear, especially at the corners, spine tips, and lower hinges; however, everything remains secure. Pages show tanning throughout. Binding is tight. There are owner names with 1860s dates on the first blank end page. "A Visit From St. Nicholas" is on pages 362-363. On consignment from a lifelong Christmas collector. Shipped Priority/Insured. Thanks for looking! Please CLICK HERE for more vintage Christmas books Thanks for looking! Powered by WonderLister Desktop App
Price: 350 USD
Location: Upstate, New York
End Time: 2024-11-09T14:23:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.8 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Author: Clement C. Moore
Topic: Christmas
Subject: Santa Claus
Year Printed: 1859
Original/Facsimile: Original
