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New York: Holiday House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. Second Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0823414450 . A most attractive second edition/first printing (originally published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1965) in unread Fine condition in alike dustjacket. De Bellis/Broomfield A17d; "A poem for each month catches the mood of the changing seasons"...so reads the subtitle of this charming book of poems for children. Each month of the year is celebrated with one of Updikes's poems and beautifully illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman; Color Illustrations; 8vo; [vii], [25] pages .

New York: Simon & Schuster. As New in As New dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743224914 . A wonderful book, As New/As New, first edition, first printing, SIGNED by former U. S. President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter; In a beautifully rendered portrait, Jimmy Carter remembers the Christmas days of his Plains boyhood -- the simplicity of family and community gift-giving, his father's eggnog, the children's house decorations, the school Nativity pageant, the fireworks, Luke's story of the birth of Christ, and the poignancy of his black neighbors' poverty; 12mo; Signed by Author .

New York: Harpercollins Children's Book Group. As New in As New dust jacket. 2003. Second Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060009853 . A stunning first Harpercollins edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket, SIGNED by author and illustrator Hilary Knight. This title was part of the famous miniature book series Christmas Nutshell Library by Hilary Knight, originally published in 1963; When Santa has stocking mix-up flop, these clever animals fix it with a merry Christmas swap. Famous Eloise illustrator Knight keeps the saga alive in the most charming way with this classic Christmas classic, issued as part of the famous Christmas Nutshell Library; 4to; Signed by Author .

New York: Scholastic Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0590430270 . A beautiful first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The Coretta Scott King Award winning book of Patricia and Frederick McKissack about Christmastime on a plantation in Virginia in 1859. A revealing comparison how Christmas was celebrated in the big plantation house and the slave quarters in the period just before the Civil War ; 4to .

New York: Simon & Schuster. As New in As New dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743224914 . A handsome first edition/first printing, SIGNED directly on the title page by former U. S. President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter; In a beautifully rendered portrait, Jimmy Carter remembers the Christmas days of his Plains boyhood -- the simplicity of family and community gift-giving, his father's eggnog, the children's house decorations, the school Nativity pageant, the fireworks, Luke's story of the birth of Christ, and the poignancy of his black neighbors' poverty; 12mo; Signed by Author .

Norwalk, CT: Easton Press. As New. 2002. Signed Edition. Full-Leather. A special Limited edition, SIGNED by former U. S. President and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Jimmy Carter. A wonderful scarce book in As New condition, never taken out of its original shrink-wrap; In a beautifully rendered portrait, Jimmy Carter remembers the Christmas days of his Plains boyhood -- the simplicity of family and community gift-giving, his father's eggnog, the children's house decorations, the school Nativity pageant, the fireworks, Luke's story of the birth of Christ, and the poignancy of his black neighbors' poverty. Contains all of the classic Easton Press trimmings: premium leather, silk moiré end leaves, distinctive cover design, raised bands, accented in real 22KT gold, satin ribbon page marker, gilded page edges, long-lasting, high quality acid-neutral paper, sewn pages for strength and durability; 8vo; Signed by Author .

New York: Harper & Row. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1963. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A nice Original first edition in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with much less rubbing and small chip at the top of the spine; When Santa has stocking mix-up flop, these clever animals fix it with a merry Christmas swap. Famous Eloise illustrator Knight keeps the saga alive in the most charming way with this classic Christmas classic, issued as part of the famous Christmas Nutshell Library; Christmas Nutshell Library; 48mo .

New York: Daybreak Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0875965431 . A bright, attractive first edition/first printing in Fine, seemingly unread condition in alike dust-jacket; At fourteen, Calico is the youngest member of the Gold family and the only girl. She's eager to please her parents and older siblings and feels a bit lost in a household full of boys. When her family moves to California for her dad's new job, Calico is excited to start a new chapter in her life. However, she soon discovers that the Gold family's Christmas traditions are just as strong as they are in Maine. Calico starts to put together a Christmas of her own, with the help of her new friends. She celebrates the holiday the way she wishes she had been able to when she was a kid - with family, loved ones, and a big tree in her new home.; 12mo ; [iv], 188 pages .

Norwalk, CT: Easton Press. As New. 2008. Signed Edition. Full-Leather. A special Limited edition, SIGNED by author Jonathan Franzen. A wonderful scarce book in As New condition, never taken out of its original shrink-wrap; After almost fifty years as a wife and mother, Enid Lambert is ready to have some fun. Unfortunately, her husband, Alfred, is losing his sanity to Parkinson's disease, and their children have long since flown the family nest to the catastrophes of their own lives. Desperate for some pleasure to look forward to, Enid has set her heart on an elusive goal: bringing her family together for one last Christmas at home. Contains all of the classic Easton Press trimmings: premium leather, silk moiré end leaves, distinctive cover design, raised bands, accented in real 22KT gold, satin ribbon page marker, gilded page edges, long-lasting, high quality acid-neutral paper, sewn pages for strength and durability; 8vo; Signed by Author .

London: Fourth Estate Ltd. As New in As New dust jacket. 2001. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1841156728 . A beautiful highly awarded novel, first UK edition, first printing in Fine/Fine condition, SIGNED by author Jonathan Franzen on the title page; After almost fifty years as a wife and mother, Enid Lambert is ready to have some fun. Unfortunately, her husband, Alfred, is losing his sanity to Parkinson's disease, and their children have long since flown the family nest to the catastrophes of their own lives. Desperate for some pleasure to look forward to, Enid has set her heart on an elusive goal: bringing her family together for one last Christmas at home; 8vo; Signed by Author .

New York: Doubleday. Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385260431 . An exceptional first edition/first printing in unread Very Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Alex Haley's ("Roots") drama of white Southerner Fletcher Randall, son of a powerful North Carolina plantation owner, and a black slave working towards a common goal, the mass excape of slaves on the Underground Railroad, with the secret date being set for Christmas Eve of 1855 ; 8vo .

New York: Simon & Schuster. As New in As New dust jacket. 1999. Second Edition; Fifth Printing. Hardcover. 0689830394 . Beautiful Simon & Schuster edition, later printing copy in As New/As New condition, SIGNED and Dated (2001) by Hilary Knight; Eloise, the six-year-old girl who lives in the penthouse at the top of the Plaza Hotel in New York City is turning the place upside down during Christmastime. Basis for the movie starring Julie Andrews as Nanny and Sofia Vassilieva as Eloise; 4to; Signed by Illustrator .

New York: Simon & Schuster. As New in As New dust jacket. 1999. Second Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0689830394 . Beautiful Simon & Schuster edition first printing copy in As New/As New condition, SIGNED by Hilary Knight; Eloise, the six-year-old girl who lives in the penthouse at the top of the Plaza Hotel in New York City is turning the place upside down during Christmastime. Basis for the movie starring Julie Andrews as Nanny and Sofia Vassilieva as Eloise; 4to; Signed by Illustrator .

London: Simon & Schuster. Very Good with no dust jacket. 2000. Second Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0689834942 . Large hardback with laminated boards, published 2000, Simon & Schuster/Ted Smart. First two pages slightly creased/split at top - else Fine- condition, very bright book; Eloise, the six-year-old girl who lives in the penthouse at the top of the Plaza Hotel in New York City is turning the place upside down during Christmastime. Basis for the movie starring Julie Andrews as Nanny and Sofia Vassilieva as Eloise; 4to .

New York: Hyperion. As New in As New dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 1401322271 . This pristine copy in As New/As New condition is SIGNED by author Caroline Kennedy directly on the title page. Christmas green cloth binding with gold lettering, a green satin bookmark plus red and green illustrations and titles throughout make this a beautiful book; This collection of Christmas writings and drawings is selected and introduced by Caroline Kennedy. Selections range from hymns to liturgy to childrens' letters to Santa Clause and include such diverse authors as Charles Dickens, Groucho Marx, E. White and John Lennon. Arranged by subject matter, the writings in this anthology remind us of the wonder of Christmas. Illustrated by Jon J Muth and Laura Hartrman Maestro ; 8vo ; Signed by Author .

New York: Hyperion. As New in As New dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 1401322271 . This pristine copy in As New/As New condition is SIGNED by author Caroline Kennedy directly on the title page. Christmas green cloth binding with gold lettering, a green satin bookmark plus red and green illustrations and titles throughout make this a beautiful book; This collection of Christmas writings and drawings is selected and introduced by Caroline Kennedy. Selections range from hymns to liturgy to childrens' letters to Santa Clause and include such diverse authors as Charles Dickens, Groucho Marx, E. White and John Lennon. Arranged by subject matter, the writings in this anthology remind us of the wonder of Christmas. Illustrated by Jon J Muth and Laura Hartrman Maestro ; 8vo ; Signed by Author .

New York: Harper & Row. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1963. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A nice Original first edition in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with much less rubbing and chipping than usual, small closed tear in the back; "Sing out the old! Sing in the new! May all your Christmas dreams come true". (from the dustjacket of the original edition) The children's Christmas classic from famous Eloise illustrator Hilary Knight, issued as part of the famous Christmas Nutshell Library; Christmas Nutshell Library; 48mo .

New York: Hyperion. As New in As New dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 1401303277 . A most handsome 1st edition/1st printing in unread As New condition in alike dust jacket; Charley Benneto, like many of Mitch Albom's characters, is a desperate man in search of relief from a life filled with pain and disappointment. He returns to his small hometown, planning to take his own life, when he is given the chance of a lifetime. He is given the gift of love and understanding from his mother For One More Day; 12mo; [viii], 197, [3] pages .

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 039921853X . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Small unobtrusive water stain to the bottom of text block; This is a compilation of Christmas stories, ranging in length from a few pages to a full novella. Each story is charming and festive, and will bring a smile to the face of any reader.; 4to .

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. As New in As New dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0618862447 . A beautiful first edition/first printing in pictorial boards and endpapers in As New condition in alike dust-jacket; "Here is the key to the house. In the house burns a light. In that light rests a bed. On that bed waits a book." The winner of the Caldecott Medal Award in 2009, Swanson's timeless good night book is illuminating a reassuring order to the universe; Small 4to; [40] pages .