Christmas: A Story by Eleanor Roosevelt by Eleanor Roosevelt - 1940

Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1940. Stated First Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Fritz Kredel. From the dust jacket: "In this simple story of little Marta and her mother, Eleanor Roosvelt has brought a heartening and reassuring note in a world torn by hatred and dissension. She pictures Christmas Even in a land in which the happy peaceful days of pre-war times no longer exist; where the greed and the ruthless aggressive power of the invader have full control, but a Christmas Even in which a great faith, love, and hope buoys up the hearts of the conquered even in their greatest distress." The story is set on St. Nicholas's Eve of 1940. In her forward Mrs. Roosevelt writes, "The times are so serious that even children should be made to understand that there are vital differences in people's beliefs which lead to differences in behavior. This little story, I hope, will appeal enough to children so they will read it and as they grow older, they may understand that the love, and peace and gentleness typified by the Christ Child, leads us to a way of life for which we must all strive." Size: 4"-5" - Trigesimosecundo (32mo). 42 pages. Text block is tight, bright and unmarked. Illustrated paper (Winter scene with windmill) over boards. Colors retain their brightness. Corners are sharp; minimal shelf wear. No foxing in this copy. Unclipped dust jacket (which has the same illustration as the book's cover) shows wear at the folds, with a small chip at the head of the front and back folds and surface loss at the front and back folds of the spine. There is a 1/4" closed tear at the top of the back panel, which resulted in a 1" diagonal fold. It has been stabilized with archival tape on the back of the jacket. The white of the spine has darkened from exposure. Otherwise the jacket has retained its deep, bright colors. The jacket is now protected in an archival Brodart sleeve. Dust Jacket un-clipped ($.50 net). All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Illustrator: Fritz Kredel. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 0 lbs 3 oz. Category: Holidays & Special Occasions; Christmas; United States; 1940s; Fiction. Main Picture: Eleanor Roosevelt Christmas - Front and spine of dust jacket. Picture 2: Eleanor Roosevelt Christmas - Back panel and edges of dust jacket. Picture 3: Eleanor Roosevelt Christmas - Front and spine of book in illustrated boards. Picture 4: Eleanor Roosevelt Christmas - Back and page edges of book in illustrated boards. Picture 5: Eleanor Roosevelt Christmas - Front and rear folds of dust jacket. Picture 6: Eleanor Roosevelt Christmas - Title page. Picture 7: Eleanor Roosevelt Christmas - Copyright page and preface by Mrs. Roosevelt. Picture 8: Eleanor Roosevelt Christmas - First page of text with decoration by Fritz Kredel. Picture 9: Eleanor Roosevelt Christmas - One of six full page illustrations by Fritz Kredel. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1110. .