The Night Before Christmas Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

Moore, Clement C.

Verlag: J. B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, 1970

Beschreibung

Stated Fourteenth Printing at front flap. No date; circa 1970. Deep red full cloth boards, stylized gilt spine titles and cover illustration of rascal elves playing mistletoe, light shelf wear. Heavy stock smooth coated pages, fine; no writing. String-bind, fine; hinges intact. Several color plates, original imagery with Rackham's stylish designs and whimsical imps throughout. Scarce pictorial dust wrapper, near fine; unclipped 4.50, 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. Front flap features advert summary for this title; back flap features advert for The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book. A beautifully imagined holiday classic! Near fine 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 021613

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Night Before Christmas Illustrated by ...

Verlag: J. B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia

Erscheinungsdatum: 1970

Einband: Hard Cover

Illustrator: Rackham, Arthur

Zustand: Fine

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine

Auflage: First Edition.