Kriss Kringle's Christmas Tree. A holiday present for boys and girls

M. E. Robbins, H. M., E. N. Grossman (Printer), Abel Bowen (Engraver), George Gilbert (Engraver), Brightly (Engraver), Neville Johnson (Engraver), Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, E. Ferrett & Co (Publisher),

Published by E. Ferrett & Co; Copyright 1844 by E. Ferrett & Co, New York & Philadelphia, 1846

About this Item

cream, gilt, blind-stamped cloth,(Kriss Kringle decorating a Christmas tree stamped in gilt on upper board) gilt decorated spine, 160 pages, illustrations, including, title page + (14) full page plates, numerous, wood engravings, head and tail pieces, wood engravings variously signed "Brightly." Abel Bowen,George Gilbert, and Neville Johnson.Stories,prose,and verses by various authors intended as a Christmas gift.Some verses by Mrs. M.E. Robbins. "The Village blacksmith " is by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. some light spots to covers, two lines in ink on front blank dated September/46. 6 of the illustrations appearing early in the book have been very neatly hand colored. A Very Good copy of a RARE children's juvenile annual. A very early depiction of Kriss Kringle (Santa Claus) and of a Christmas tree. The trimming of a Christmas tree did not become widely practiced in America until after 1850. Seller Inventory # 1125558300

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Title: Kriss Kringle's Christmas Tree. A holiday ...

Publisher: E. Ferrett & Co; Copyright 1844 by E. Ferrett & Co, New York & Philadelphia

Publication Date: 1846

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: no d.j. as Issued