{"product_id":"1931-first-edition-the-night-before-christmas-illustrated-by-arthur-rackham","title":"1931 First Edition - The Night Before Christmas Illustrated by Arthur Rackham","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully preserved First American Edition of Clement C. Moore’s beloved Christmas classic, illustrated by Arthur Rackham with four enchanting colour plates, delightful pen-and-ink drawings, and charming pictorial endpapers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clement Clarke Moore. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Night Before Christmas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott Company, 1931.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e First American Edition illustrated by Arthur Rackham. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e English.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 35 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9 x 5.5 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Near fine original green publisher’s cloth binding, with a large pictorial paper label to the front board depicting Santa Claus carrying his sack of presents among holly leaves and berries. The cloth is exceptionally fresh, with only minimal signs of handling and very light wear to the extremities. Without dust jacket. Protected in a removable mylar cover. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Near fine, exceptionally clean and beautifully preserved content, printed on substantial paper with untrimmed edges. Complete, with the original decorative red-and-white pictorial endpapers featuring children dancing among stylized Christmas trees. The illustrations and typography retain their original freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Complete with all four full-page colour plates by Arthur Rackham, including the frontispiece, together with numerous charming black-and-white drawings and decorative vignettes throughout the text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e$250–325 USD.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst published anonymously in 1823 under the title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Visit from St. Nicholas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Clement Clarke Moore’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Night Before Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became one of the most cherished poems in American literature. Its memorable account of a mysterious Christmas Eve visitor, his sleigh drawn by eight reindeer, and the delighted household awaiting his arrival helped establish the familiar image of Santa Claus that endures today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis attractive 1931 First American Edition, published by J. B. Lippincott, presents the celebrated poem through Arthur Rackham’s wonderfully imaginative illustrations. His interpretation brings a distinctly whimsical and sometimes mischievous character to the familiar Christmas story, with playful elves, sleeping children, atmospheric winter landscapes, and a particularly memorable depiction of Santa Claus surrounded by his curious assortment of toys. The four colour plates are complemented by delicate pen-and-ink drawings, beautifully arranged typography, and striking red-and-white decorative endpapers. A particularly well-preserved copy of one of Rackham’s most appealing later illustrated works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe illustrator:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArthur Rackham (1867–1939) was one of the foremost British illustrators of the Golden Age of Illustration, celebrated for his unmistakable blend of fantasy, delicate linework, and imaginative characterisation. His illustrations for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Pan in Kensington Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrimm’s Fairy Tales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Midsummer Night’s Dream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helped establish his international reputation and remain among the most admired achievements in illustrated literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished in 1931, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Night Before Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e belongs to Rackham’s later career and demonstrates his remarkable ability to combine the familiar comforts of childhood with the imaginative world of folklore and fantasy. His lively little elves, expressive figures, and richly atmospheric compositions give Moore’s timeless poem a personality entirely his own, making this edition a delightful addition to any collection of illustrated books or Christmas literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67259360149753,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260930nightbeforexmas.jpg?v=1790770637","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1931-first-edition-the-night-before-christmas-illustrated-by-arthur-rackham","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}