This listing is for an early bound printing of "A Visit From St. Nicholas," dated 1900. Originally printed in 1840, it contains the poem's first significant literary recognition (the editor was a distinguished American poet and long time editor of the New York Evening Post). The book itself is an anthology of significant American poetry of that era. Fine binding is hardcover, marbled paper litho over boards with leather spine/corners, gilt page tops, and lovely marbled end pages. It measures 4.5 x 6.5 inches and has 316 pages. At 125 years old, the book is in excellent condition overall. Pages are clean and binding is tight. "A Visit From St. Nicholas" is found on page 285-86. On consignment from a lifelong Christmas collector. Thanks for looking!
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