Clarion Books, 1990. c.32pp. Hardback with illustrated glossy boards, DJ VG with price clipped, inscribed and signed by illustrator with a smal drawing of a cat and three stars on half title page, The Night Before Christmas, . Signed by Illustrator. First Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Wendy Watson.

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"A Visit from St. Nicholas ", also known as " The Night Before Christmas" and "'Twas the Night Before Christmas " from its first line, is a poem first published anonymously in 1823 . This famous poem helped to cement the image of Santa Claus from the description of his appearance, his transportation, and how he brings the gifts to children on Christmas eve.

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Bookseller: Karen Wickliff - Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: w181026060
Title: THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Author: Moore, Clement C
Illustrator: Wendy Watson
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Printing
ISBN 10: 0395536243
ISBN 13: 9780395536247
Publisher: Clarion Books
Place of Publication: Boston, Ma, U.s.a.
Date Published: 1990
Keywords: Childrens Holiday Christmas Juvenile Prose Poetry Santa Claus
Bookseller catalogs: Holiday;

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KAREN WICKLIFF BOOKS - We are a used bookstore in Columbus, Ohio 43214. 614-263-2903 wickliffbooks@wowway.com. We have been in the book business for over 40 years and are located at 3527 N. High Street about three miles north of Ohio State University in the Clintonville area. We accept cash or checks, but not credit cards. There are bank machines in the neighborhood. We have a wide variety of interesting books, many of which are scarce, from recently printed, out of print, scholarly and collectible. Literature, fiction, mysteries, science fiction, ancient, classical, medieval and modern history, science, nature, religion, children's, art, poetry, drama, music, folklore, linguistics, philosophy, travel and military are our main sections with hundreds titles available in each. We also have old books with attractive bindings, post cards, a few magazines and interesting pamphlets and brochures. Someone is usually here Monday - Friday 10:00 - 2:00. Other times are by chance or appointment. 614-263-2903

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