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  • POINSETTIAS: The December Flower - Myth and Legend - History and Botanical Fact. by Anderson, Christine and Terry Tischer.
    Anderson, Christine and Terry Tischer.
    POINSETTIAS: The December Flower - Myth and Legend - History and Botanical Fact.

    Edition: First printing.

    Tiburon, CA: Waters Edge Press, (1997). Hardcover first edition - Illustrated throughout in full color.Everything imaginable about this plant, from his history in Aztec days to how it became a symbol of Christmas and how to care fro the plants. Bibliography, index. Square format, 63 pp. ISBN: 0-965622495.

    Condition: Fine in illustrated boards.

    Book ID: 62131
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  • AMAZING PEACE: A Christmas Poem. by Angelou, Maya; illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher.
    Angelou, Maya; illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher.
    AMAZING PEACE: A Christmas Poem.

    Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )

    New York: Schwartz & Wade Books (2008) dj. First edition - A poem first read by Maya Angelou at the White House Christmas tree lighting ceremony in 2005 - "it is Christmas time, a halting of hate time" - illustrated with beautiful full color illustrations, each spreading over a page and a half, by Johnson and Fancher. Oblong format. Unpaginated.

    Condition: Fine in plain white wrappers in a fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 68767
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  • SECRET SANTA. by Atkins, Ace
    Atkins, Ace
    SECRET SANTA.

    Edition: First printing, a slim chapbook.

    New York: Mysterious Bookshop, 2015. SIGNED first edition - An original short story, one of a series commissioned by the bookshop as a holiday gift - each is set during the Christmas season and at least partially takes place in the bookshop. SIGNED on the title page. Unpaginated (24 pp)

    Condition: Fine in stapled illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 81012
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  • THE STAR. by Barre, Richard; foreword by Michael Connelly.
    Barre, Richard; foreword by Michael Connelly.
    THE STAR.

    Edition: First printing.

    Santa Barbara: Capra Press, (2002). SIGNED hardcover first edition - A short story of suspense, a Christmas story, published in an edition of only 1000 copies. Foreword by Michael Connelly. Frontispiece. SIGNED by both Barre and Connelly on the title page. 43 pp. Cover design and photograph by Frank Goad. ISBN: 1592660088.

    Condition: Fine in illustrated boards.

    Book ID: 80743
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  • BETHANY. by Barre, Richard; foreword by Robert Crais.
    Barre, Richard; foreword by Robert Crais.
    BETHANY.

    Edition: First printing.

    Santa Barbara: Capra Press, (2003). SIGNED hardcover first edition - Second in this series of short suspense stories, a Christmas story, published in an edition of only 2000 copies. Foreword by Robert Crais. Frontispiece. SIGNED by Barre on the title page. 51 pp. plus colophon. Cover design and photograph by Frank Goad. ISBN: 159266038X.

    Condition: Fine in illustrated boards.

    Book ID: 80744
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  • THE STAR, BETHANY, WIND ON THE RIVER (set of three books) by Barre, Richard; forewords Michael Connelly, Robert Crais and Harlen Coben.
    Barre, Richard; forewords Michael Connelly, Robert Crais and Harlen Coben.
    THE STAR, BETHANY, WIND ON THE RIVER (set of three books)

    Edition: First printings.

    Santa Barbara: Capra Press, (2002, 2003, 2004). SIGNED hardcover first edition - Three books in this series of short suspense stories, each a Christmas story. The first book in the series, The Star, was issued in an edition of only 1000 copies with a foreword by Michael Connelly. Bethany was issued in a limited edition of only 2000 copies with a foreword by Robert Crais. The third book, Wind on the River, is both a Christmas story, a Western story, published in an edition of only 3000 copies with a foreword by Harlan Coben. Each book includes a frontispiece and each is SIGNED by Barre on the title page. Although not called for, 'The Star' is also SIGNED by…

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    Santa Barbara: Capra Press, (2002, 2003, 2004). SIGNED hardcover first edition - Three books in this series of short suspense stories, each a Christmas story. The first book in the series, The Star, was issued in an edition of only 1000 copies with a foreword by Michael Connelly. Bethany was issued in a limited edition of only 2000 copies with a foreword by Robert Crais. The third book, Wind on the River, is both a Christmas story, a Western story, published in an edition of only 3000 copies with a foreword by Harlan Coben. Each book includes a frontispiece and each is SIGNED by Barre on the title page. Although not called for, 'The Star' is also SIGNED by Connelly on the title page. Cover designs and photographs by Frank Goad. ISBN: 159266038X.

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    Condition: Fine in illustrated boards.

    Book ID: 80964
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  • JACOB T. MARLEY. by Bennett, R. William .
    Bennett, R. William .
    JACOB T. MARLEY.

    Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )

    Salt Lake City: Shadow Mountain, 2014. First edition - "Marley was dead to begin with..." These chillingly familiar words begin Dickens' classic Christmas tale of remorse and redemption that readers worldwide have loved year after year for more than a century. This is a book which takes a closer look at the character who ushered in the experience that changed first Ebenezer and then so many of our lives? Why did Scrooge get a final chance to change and not Jacob Marley? A story of greed, redemption, love, and sacrifice. A special promotional edition which includes an audio sample. 202 pp

    Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 88136
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  • Brown, Ruth.
    THE SHY LITTLE ANGEL.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York Dutton, (1998.) dj. Hardcover first edition - A charming Christmas story, with a delightful surprise, Illustrated by the author in beautifully detailed paintins in striking hues, the paintings have a sense of glowing light. This is a beautiful children's book. ISBN: 0-525-460799.

    Condition: Near fine in fine dust jacket.( gift note on copyright page.)

    Book ID: 28489
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  • ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT. by Clark, Mary Higgins.
    Clark, Mary Higgins.
    ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Simon & Schuster, (1998.) dj. Hardcover first edition - A story of suspense, set during the Christmas season, and featuring Alvirah, the lottery winner turned amateur sleuth, and her husband, Willy. 170 pp. ISBN: 0-684-857839.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 82982
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  • SILENT NIGHT. by Clark, Mary Higgins.
    Clark, Mary Higgins.
    SILENT NIGHT.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Simon & Schuster, (1995) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The first of her suspense novels to be set at Christmas time, books which combine warmth and hope against a background of suspense and danger. SIGNED on the title page. 154 pp. ISBN: 0-684815451.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 83046
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  • DECK THE HALLS. by Clark, Mary Higgins and Carol Higgins Clark.
    Clark, Mary Higgins and Carol Higgins Clark.
    DECK THE HALLS.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Simon & Schuster, (2000) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The first collaboration between this mother and daughter team. SIGNED on the title page by both authors. 202 pp. ISBN: 0-7432-12002.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 53036
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  • EVERETT ANDERSON'S CHRISTMAS COMING by Clifton, Lucille (illustrations by Jan Spivey Gilchrist)
    Clifton, Lucille (illustrations by Jan Spivey Gilchrist)
    EVERETT ANDERSON'S CHRISTMAS COMING

    Edition: 2nd printing.

    New York: Henry Holt, (1991.) dj. Originally published in 1971, this edition features new illustrations by Gilchrist. ISBN: 0-8050-15493.

    Condition: Fine in a fine dustjacket (as new)

    Book ID: 9589
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  • Clifton, Lucille (illustrations by Jan Spivey Gilchrist)
    EVERETT ANDERSON'S CHRISTMAS COMING

    Edition: First printing in wrappers, issued simultaneously with hardcover.

    New York: Henry Holt, 1991. Originally published in 1971, this edition features new illustrations by Gilchrist.

    Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 5373
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  • SANTA'S GIFT: True Stories of Courage, Humor, Hope and Love. by Comment, Jeffrey W.; reflections by Sir Elton John, Warren Buffett and more.
    Comment, Jeffrey W.; reflections by Sir Elton John, Warren Buffett and more.
    SANTA'S GIFT: True Stories of Courage, Humor, Hope and Love.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Wiley, (2002) dj. Hardcover first edition - "After dressing up as Santa at a local charity's holiday party, Helzberg Diamonds CEO Jeffrey Comment was inspired to take his Santa impersonation on the road" and in this book he shares his experiences with these children. Each section also includes reflections from corporate and philanthropic leaders such as Warren Buffett, Norman, Lear, Sir Elton John, and many others, all of whom discuss the rewards of giving. Illustrated in full color with photographs and drawings by the children. List of resources. Small square format. xv, 207 pp. ISBN: 0-471225150.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 73270
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  • Cooley, Regina Francoise (illustrated by Hans Henrik Hansen.)
    THE MAGIC CHRISTMAS PONY.

    Edition: First printing.

    Bellingham, WA: Capstone Publishing, 1991. dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Story of a carousel pony which comes to life and transports two children to the land of dragons and to the Forbidden City of ancient China. Richly illustrated in full-color by Hansen, including one two page spread. INSCRIBED by the author on the front endpaper "to... with much love, may all your dreams come true' and dated Christmas 1993. Winner of the Children's Book Award for the Northwest Center of the Arts. ISBN: 1-880450-046.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket (gold award sticker on front of dj.)

    Book ID: 20639
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  • THE SHINING HOUR. by Crowell Grace Noll (1877-1969)
    Crowell Grace Noll (1877-1969)
    THE SHINING HOUR.

    Edition: First printing.

    Minneapolis: Augsberg Publishing House, (1944) dj. Hardcover first edition - A story of a young girl who gives up the role of Queen in the Christmas pageant to a poor child from the other side a tracks. One of many inspirational books by this prolific writer, who was the poet laureate of Texas for 3 years, the National Honor poet in 1938, and also named "Mother of the Year" in 1938. Illustrated with drawings by Lee Mero. Small, slim format. 25 pp.

    Condition: Near fine in green cloth in a very good dust jacket (some toning to the pages and the dj)

    Book ID: 85791
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  • CHRISTMAS: A Book of Stories Old and New. by Dalgliesh, Alice, selected by; Hildegard Woodward, illustrator.
    Dalgliesh, Alice, selected by; Hildegard Woodward, illustrator.
    CHRISTMAS: A Book of Stories Old and New.

    Edition: Later printing.

    New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, (1961, c 1934). Hardcover - A classic book of Christmas stories for children, originally published in 1934 and illustrated throughout by Hildegard Woodward. The first section - Christmas stories and wonder tales - includes 'The Christmas Tree of Good Saint Florentine' by L'Oncle Hansi; 'The Fir Tree' by Hans Christian Andersen; 'Carl Krinken's Christmas Stocking' by Elizabeth Wetherell; 'Toinette and the Elves' by Susan Coolidge; 'The Clocks of Rondaine' by Frank Stockton and more. Other sections are "The First Christmas" with stories by Christina Rossetti, Kenneth Grahame and others; "Christmas in Old Time America" featuring 'Christmas in the Big Woods' by Laura Ingalls Wilder and "Christmas in Other Lands" with stories by Mary Mapes…

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    New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, (1961, c 1934). Hardcover - A classic book of Christmas stories for children, originally published in 1934 and illustrated throughout by Hildegard Woodward. The first section - Christmas stories and wonder tales - includes 'The Christmas Tree of Good Saint Florentine' by L'Oncle Hansi; 'The Fir Tree' by Hans Christian Andersen; 'Carl Krinken's Christmas Stocking' by Elizabeth Wetherell; 'Toinette and the Elves' by Susan Coolidge; 'The Clocks of Rondaine' by Frank Stockton and more. Other sections are "The First Christmas" with stories by Christina Rossetti, Kenneth Grahame and others; "Christmas in Old Time America" featuring 'Christmas in the Big Woods' by Laura Ingalls Wilder and "Christmas in Other Lands" with stories by Mary Mapes Dodge, Charles Dickens, Rachel Field and others. Includes a section about the stories in this book. 244 pp.

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    Condition: Ex-library with the usual markings, but overall tight and clean in green cloth in a near good dust jacket with a spine label.

    Book ID: 88159
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  • Davis, Patricia.
    A MIDNIGHT CAROL: A Novel of How Charles Dickens Saved Christmas.

    Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )

    New York: St Martin's, 1999. SIGNED - A delightful story, at least partly based on facts, about the writing of 'A Christmas Carol' by Dickens. Author's first novel.

    Condition: INSCRIBED by the author on the title page.

    Book ID: 23746
    Keywords: Christmas books
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  • CHARLES DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL: With 45 Lost Gustav Dore Engravings (1861) and 150 Other Victorian Illustrations. by Dickens, Charles; Gustav Dore, illustrator.
    Dickens, Charles; Gustav Dore, illustrator.
    CHARLES DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL: With 45 Lost Gustav Dore Engravings (1861) and 150 Other Victorian Illustrations.

    Edition: First printing (first thus)

    St Louis: MCE Publishing Company, 1996. dj. Hardcover first edition - A profusely illustrated edition of Dickens's classic yuletide ghost story features 45 engravings by Gustave Dore (which were discovered in an 1861 French magazine), and who was the first artist to illustrate Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family. It also includes 150 other Victorian illustrations. Introduction by Dan Malan. Square format. Illustrated endpapers. 176 pp. ISBN: 1-88895700X.

    Condition: Very near fine red cloth with gilt lettering on the spin in a like dustjacket.

    Book ID: 86012
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  • Dickens, Charles (illustrated by Michael McCurdy.)
    A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

    Edition: First printing.

    Minneapolis: Redpath Press, 1987. A title in the Perfect Present series - an uncommon presentation of this classic Dicken's story, illustrated with woodcuts, some full-page, by Michael McCurdy. Not the full text of the story: this is adapted from a version which appeared in 1923 in a book called 'Christmas Tales for Reading Aloud.' 32 pages. ISBN: 1-55628-0246.

    Condition: Plastic bag slightly dusty, all other items as new. Scarce in mint condition with all of the materials, including the decorated envelope and the promotional sheet, present.

    Book ID: 21644
    Keywords: Christmas books
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  • WHEN SANTA FELL TO EARTH . by Funke, Cornelia.
    Funke, Cornelia.
    WHEN SANTA FELL TO EARTH .

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: ChickenHouse / Scholastic, (2006.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Early story by the author of "The Thief Lord" and "Inkheart," originally published in Germany in 1994, translated by Oliver G. Latch and illustrated with numerous black and white drawings by Paul Howard. SIGNED on the left title page. Illustrated endpapers. 167 pp. ISBN: 0-439-78204x.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 43861
    Keywords: Christmas books
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  • THE GARDENER'S CHRISTMAS BOOK: The Art of Decorating for Christmas. by Goddard, Helen Snow Wilson.
    Goddard, Helen Snow Wilson.
    THE GARDENER'S CHRISTMAS BOOK: The Art of Decorating for Christmas.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Macmillan, (1967) dj. Hardcover first edition - An illustrated guide to decorating your home and grounds using fruits and flowers, evergreens and other natural materials. Illustrated with black and white photographs by Paul Genereux. 177 pp.

    Condition: Near fine in near fine dust jacket (offsetting to endpapers, short closed tear to back cover of dj)

    Book ID: 83125
    Keywords: Christmas books
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  • THE CAROLERS. by Guback, Georgia.
    Guback, Georgia.
    THE CAROLERS.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Greenwillow Books, (1992.) dj. Hardcover first edition - The colorful illustrations - made from cut paper collages - follow the carolers as they go from house - while along the bottom of every page appears the words and music to the traditional Christmas carols they are singing. Square format, unpaginated. ISBN: 0-688097731.

    Condition: Ex-library with relatively fewl markings, and overall tight and clean in a near fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 62098
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  • THE NUTCRACKER. by Hoffman, E.T.A.; Adapted by Janet Schulman. Illustrated by Kay Chorao.
    Hoffman, E.T.A.; Adapted by Janet Schulman. Illustrated by Kay Chorao.
    THE NUTCRACKER.

    Edition: 2nd printing.

    New York: Macmillan, (1979) dj. Hardcover - An adaptation of the original story written by Hoffman in 1816, one which adds back parts left out by the ballet. Illustrated with many soft full page black and white drawings by Kay Chorao. 62 pp. plus a final drawing. ISBN: 0-525362452.

    Condition: Near fine in near fine dust jacket (some light toning to spine of dj and pages)

    Book ID: 83128
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  • THE NUTCRACKER. by Hoffman, E.T.A.; . Illustrated by Dagmar Berkova.
    Hoffman, E.T.A.; . Illustrated by Dagmar Berkova.
    THE NUTCRACKER.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Franklin Watts, (1968) dj. Hardcover first edition - A retelling for children of this famous story written by Hoffman in 1816, which inspired the ballet of the same name. The English version is based on translation by Olga Kuthanova of the text by E. Pitilka. Illustrated throughout with full color paintings and decorations by Dagmar Berkova. Large format. 64 pp. ISBN: 0-525362452.

    Condition: Very near fine in a near fine dustjacket (previous owner's name, two very short edge tears)

    Book ID: 85635
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  • Hoffman, E. T. A. (illustrated by Roberto Innocenti)
    NUTCRACKER

    Edition: First thus.

    New York: Harcourt Brace & Company, 1996. dj. Hardcover first edition - A beautifully designed (by Rita Marshall) and illustrated version of this classic. The text is based on the 1886 translation by Ewing. Large format (11 1/2" by 10 1/4"), 136 pages, glossy stock throughout. ISBN: 0-15-1002274.

    Condition: Very near fine in pale green cloth in a very good dust jacket (some creasing to lower corner of dj, and a little crinkling to the edges.)

    Book ID: 36140
    Keywords: Christmas books
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  • POP-UP MERRY CHRISTMAS. by Huang, Benrei, illustrator.
    Huang, Benrei, illustrator.
    POP-UP MERRY CHRISTMAS.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Grosset & Dunlap, (1992). Hardcover first edition - A small hardcover with six holiday scenes - five with pop ups and one with a flap. Measures just 4 3/4 by 5 3/4 inches. ISBN: 0-44840253X.

    Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated boards.

    Book ID: 80222
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  • THE CHRISTMAS FLOWER. by Jackson, Joseph Henry.
    Jackson, Joseph Henry.
    THE CHRISTMAS FLOWER.

    Edition: First edition (stated)

    New York: Harcourt Brace & Company, (1951) dj. Hardcover first edition - Story based on the Mexican legend about the poinsettia, illustrated with red vignettes and full page woodcuts by Tom Lea in a small gift book format. 31 pp. Green and white illustrated endpapers.

    Condition: Near fine in illustrated boards in very good dust jacket (some toning to the dj and a short closed tear, original price of 1.00 still present).

    Book ID: 80171
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  • THE CHRISTMAS FLOWER. by Jackson, Joseph Henry.
    Jackson, Joseph Henry.
    THE CHRISTMAS FLOWER.

    Edition: Early printing.

    New York: Harcourt Brace & Company, (1951) dj. Hardcover - Story based on the Mexican legend about the poinsettia, illustrated with red vignettes and full page woodcuts by Tom Lea in a small gift book format. 31 pp. Green and white illustrated endpapers.

    Condition: Near fine in illustrated boards in very good dust jacket (some toning to the dj and a short closed tear, original price of 1.00 still present).

    Book ID: 80172
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  • THE FIRST FLIGHT OF SAINT NICHOLAS: The Nicholas Stories #2. by Knights, Harry B.
    Knights, Harry B.
    THE FIRST FLIGHT OF SAINT NICHOLAS: The Nicholas Stories #2.

    Edition: Limited first edition.

    New York: Zweig Knights Publishers, (1998) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - In this, the second book of the series, a boy's wish is granted and he becomes known as Saint Nicholas and he would travel the world each Christmas Eve with gifts of love for every boy and girl. A copy of the limited first edition with a bookplate on the front endpaper given a registration number of 5396 out of 10,000. SIGNED and dated on the half title page by Knights with the words "Remember, Always Believe!" Illustrated with original artwork by Calico Studios. Oblong format, unpaginated. ISBN: 1-581140029.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 88055
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