The Night Before Christmas Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

Published by J. B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, 1938

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Stated Fourth Printing at front flap. No date; circa 1938. Deep red full cloth boards, stylized gilt spine titles and cover illustration of rascal elves playing mistletoe, light wear. Heavy stock smooth coated pages, light wear; no writing. String-bind, fine; hinges intact. Several color plates and original imagery with Rackham's stylish designs and whimsical imps throughout. Scarce pictorial dust wrapper, near fine; unclipped 2.25, protected in new clear sleeve. Cream wrapper front panel features stylish title plate: "The Children were Nestled All Snug in their Beds". Back panel features image of two rogues in ruffles; moderate rub. Front flap features advert summary for this title; back flap features advert for The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book. "No Christmas is complete without Clement Moore's - The Night Before Christmas!" A beautifully imagined holiday classic. Sharp early example in same wrapper. The father of the family narrates the words just as Clement Moore wrote them, and artist Arthur Rackham captures the spirit in vibrant illustrations that reflect this memorable night. Visually he extends this favorite Christmas story for children, who will delight in watching the two mischievous stowaways from the North Pole enthusiastically exploring the sacks of gifts on the roof while St. Nick, unaware, journeys down the chimney. until the toys spill down onto the lawn and he turns with a jerk! Who's that peeking out of the sleigh? As St. Nick and reindeer descend through a brilliant night sky onto the roof of a Victorian house in a snowy New England village, the famous Christmas poem begins. A unique and beautiful edition to be cherished for years to come by all the family, especially the youngest, who find the night before Christmas perhaps the most exciting night of the year. Printed in the United States of America. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.…

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Title
The Night Before Christmas Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
Author
Moore, Clement C. [LL.D.]
Publisher
J. B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia
Publication year
1938
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
Very Good
Binding
Hard Cover
Illustrator
Rackham, Arthur
Edition
First Edition.

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