This listing is for a very early bound printing of "A Visit From St. Nicholas," dated 1840, 1st edition. The book is an anthology of significant American poetry of that era. Scarce, it is noted for being the first time the poem appears with an illustration of St. Nicholas, drawn by John Gadsby Chapman. Authorship reads "C.C. Moore." The book measures 5 x 7.5 inches and has 284 pages of text and illustrations. Construction is hardcover, embossed leather over boards with gilt cover designs and page edges. Boards and pages are heavy stock, making for a robust book. At 186 years old, it is in very good condition overall with wear to the the covers, notably the spine tips and corners, which are worn to the boards. Still a handsome book. Pages show light foxing throughout and signatures are a bit uneven, typical for this book because of the thick paper stock used. Frontispiece tissue is intact. Binding is tight. "A Visit From St. Nicholas" is found on page 101. Both rare and important, a must-have for any Christmas book collection! On consignment from a lifelong Christmas collector. 

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