Some of the most highly sought after childrens christmas books. An antique hardcover copy of santa claus gift book. We are a boutique book store specializing in old, rare and collectible books. Santa richard, i just wanted to send you message and tell you how pleased i am with your merchandise. Large santa claus with sleeping deer figurine 45cm high. Antique mcloughlin bros the night before christmas santa book ca1890. The lark book the first and book the second, william doxey, 1896 and 1897. Nov 4, 2015 discover an array of vintage christmas and holiday books from years gone by. Located just a few doors down from the georgia okeefee museum on the historic santa fe plaza. Or would make a great gift for the fan reader in your life. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. The real man behind santa claus and the books that made him. Santa and his works was originally published about 1870 by mclaughlin bros. And other christmas stories primary source edition gladden, washington on.
Santa s castle at the north pole, santa s workshop, st. Vintage santa figurines and collectibles collectors weekly. As soon as russell had got over the shock of discovering santa claus had entrusted him with the journal containing the secrets of christmas, he took a break from his day job in order to pursue this magical quest. Santa claus a fuzzy wuzzy picture story book whitman. What are the origins of the modern day santa claus.
Some of the most highly sought after childrens christmas books were produced during the victorian era. Pick up a beach read, a book on local history, or let the kids loose in the stores childrens corner, which feels like a literary wonderland for little. Launched in 2001 and edited by larry canale, ar insider is licensed by the. The legend of santa claus began in america in 1822 with clement c. Old antique victorian childrens book world wide fables.
Contrary to popular belief, not everyones santa claus is white and madly in love with mrs. Each features black linear drawings and engravings, as well as poems and stories. Throughout the years, childrens books, especially those depicting a holiday theme, have remained consistently popular christmas gifts. Of course, the legend of an elderly, bearded winter giftgiver appeared long before that, but he was known by other namesst. Old antique victorian childrens book world wide fables aunt. Nicholas book and was quite well known at the time, and was an early depiction of santa coming down the chimney. They are clean and bright without writing or scribbling. Santa claus, the polar dragon, how santa makes toys, the elvish family tree, why santa goes down chimneys, and exciting things to see at the north polealong with many more fun, funny, and heartwarming stories and facts about everyones favorite holiday helper.
New listing vintage composition santa on skis with sack poles hiking made in japan. Santa and his works was originally published about 1870 by. Atlantic monthly what truly distinguishes the book is mr. I wasnt around in 1948, but this particular book made an appearance every christmas for as.
Santas castle at the north pole, santas workshop, st. He is a magical figure, drawn from the legends, history, and folklore of many countries. Set 4 santa claus head christmas ornament large xmas tree holiday st nick 11x4. Santa claus, the polar dragon, how santa makes toys, the elvish family tree, why santa goes down chimneys, and exciting. See more ideas about antique christmas, vintage christmas and vintage santas. Full text of santa claus on a lark, and other christmas. Newyork by mary mapes dodge, kris kringle and other stories mcloughlin bros inc. Among her bestknown titles are the previous edition of this book and its companion, the. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as. Book is a large format 10 12 x 12 14 soft cover with color illustration of santa claus at chimney on the cover.
For being over 100 years old, this book is in good condition. Top publishers at the time included mcloughlin brothers, nister, graham, donohue, hurst and dutton. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. To be read with your child, this wonderful book not only answers the dreaded santa question with honesty. Gilleys book includes some important elements in the early development of santa claus. The santa club is the delightful little book that explains the serious question, is santa claus real. Alibaba manufacturer directory suppliers, manufacturers. Rare early 1900s the night before christmas, donohue, c. As author vicky howard notes, we can never outgrow the anticipation of a visit from santa claus. The two sides hook together and it can be hung from the ceiling.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Can anyone guess why the us postal service guidelines would be used to reject this illustration from appearing on a postage stamp. You dont have to be a child to appreciate the magic within the book of santa claus. This enchanting book whisks children to the north pole. Booklet is no longer stapled into the teddy bear lark mini book. So we see him climbing up the christmas tree on a ladder and peering in his account books on his tiptoes, but looking fairly normalsized as he starts down a chimney a copy of the earliest harpers drawing.
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Its the 1948 christmas annual edition of the louis allis messenger. In the past ive ordered your 100 professional santa book, and one of your 320es santa belts, and just. It consists of charming holiday stories for boys and girls. But in the book, santa is as big as he needs to be at the moment. I dont want to set it up because it is so new at present. Santa claus christmas this delightful, fanciful book tells the true story of where santa came from, how he travels around the world in one night, how he fits all those toys into one bag, where the elves came. Graham of newark, new jersey undated, but probably 1910s. With their own distinct mythical and playful style coupled with. Vintage santa christmas story book ornament your choice. Pingry has written dozens of childrens books and edited hundreds more.
Make offer antique 1877 miltiades peterkin paul hc book 1st edition victorian childrens. So we see him climbing up the christmas tree on a ladder and peering in his account books on his tiptoes, but looking fairly normal. Many of these beautiful books were published in the late 1800s and early 1900s. David longests newest addition to the collector books lineup is a sweeping, informative history of santa claus collecting.
Antique germany belsnickel santa candy container white color. Oct 25, 2012 santa claus book published by charles e. With their own distinct mythical and playful style coupled with cool, earth tone colors, they are instantly recognizable and look as if they came to life from a childrens fairy tale book. After months locked away in his office, santa claus. The world of collectible figurines is a fascinating one, and tom clark gnomes and figurines are no exception. Nearly everyone s basement or attic is filled with some examples of old santas, and longests newest book will shed needed light on both the history and the value of prized family heirloom antique and collectible santa claus items from the past years. The santa claus book is a delightful, fullcolor, intimate history of santa and his elves, describing their daytoday adventures as they prepare for and fulfill st. Fully illustrated, the santa claus book has chapters on mrs. The pages are agetoned, and there is edge wear, including large chips on the covers. There is a 38 tear on the bottom edge of the cover. The autobiography of santa claus by jeff guinn, paperback. Ar insider is a monthly publication reporting on antiques and collectibles trends.
The old man and his ass story about carrying donkey across the bridge, with illustration. And other christmas stories primary source edition paperback october 1, 20 by washington gladden author visit amazons washington gladden page. The modernday american concept of santa claus emerged around 1863. Full text of santa claus on a lark, and other christmas stories. A rare softcover book titled, around the world with santa claus published by mcloughlin bros. Tiny pictorial childrens book, miniature version by merrimack, known for publishing replicas of antique book. Santa clausotherwise known as saint nicholas or kris kringle has a long. Lark and termite is a rich, wonderfully alive novel about seventeen year old lark. And other christmas stories primary source edition. Set of 4 vintage mini christmas ornament books teddy bears lark. Lot vintage antique christmas picture books for children. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Jolly old santa claus book by sparkie milwaukee,ideal pub.
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