A rare softcover book titled, around the world with santa claus published by mcloughlin bros. There is a 38 tear on the bottom edge of the cover. Make offer victorian christmas old santa claus book by w. Santa claus abc first edition christmas bauman rare books. The book of secrets was finally ready to share with the world.
A moon can be seen in the sky along with many stars. Newyork by mary mapes dodge, kris kringle and other stories mcloughlin bros inc. It gives a nice sampling of santa claus items from several different time periods, beginning with the victorian era, going through both world wars, and ending with a section of items from the 1970s to the present. Alternatively, please feel free to fill in the contact form opposite or give us a call on the number below. The book also includes elements of the search for an item in the image genre, which can be done given the exquisite detail this is one of the best books about santa claus ever. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The elves of the north pole become obligated to grant his wish, facing great obstacles. Claus enlists a family of elves to help make toys for children in the old forest, but when the cottage becomes too crowded, they move to the north pole, beginning the tradition of delivering toys to children around the world on christmas eve. However, there was one evil following in the path of civilization that caused santa claus a vast amount of trouble before he discovered a way to overcome it. You dont have to be a child to appreciate the magic within the book of santa claus. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Slim quarto, half navy cloth, pictorial paper boards, pictorial endpapers. 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. The russell walker late show on bbc yorkshire presents a quirky christmassy tale from the author of the.
With 24 fullpage woodengravings including the frontispiece, as well as numerous decorative initials and tailpieces. What are the origins of the modern day santa claus. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The play is an allegorical christmas tale consisting of one act of five scenes. Jolly old santa claus goodreads meet your next favorite book.
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. Antique santa claus story book early 1900s ma donohue co. The santa claus story book mcloughlin brother publishing 1893. Vintage santa claus coloring book z childrens christmas, old christmas.
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. The original santa claus story santa claus history pghome. Santa claus on christmas color cover issue, frank leslies weekly, december 1909. Santa and his works was originally published about 1870 by mclaughlin bros.
Santa claus and his works by anon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Can anyone guess why the us postal service guidelines would be used to reject this illustration from appearing on a postage stamp. Santa claus a fuzzy wuzzy picture story book whitman. This book is the best authority tongue in cheek on the history of santa claus. Nicholas book and was quite well known at the time, and was an early depiction of santa coming down the chimney. See more ideas about vintage christmas, vintage santas and christmas past. It is a key component of celebrating the holidays reading to my kids for past 25 years since they were young and now with my grandkids. Each features black linear drawings and engravings, as well as poems and stories. The legend of santa claus began in america in 1822 with clement c.
Gilleys book includes some important elements in the early development of santa claus. The theme of the story is the preparations that santa, mrs. Antique mcloughlin bros the night before christmas santa book ca1890. Antique santa book, a visit to santa claus, victorian santa, publisher sticher litho co, first edition, rochester ny, usa, margaret e price vintageprairiehome 5 out of 5 stars 2,497. Now, apparently, by 1928, the us post office supposedly decided that there would be no other post office with the name of santa claus due to the influx of holiday mail and the staffing problems it caused over in indiana. Curated from postcards, books, ads, and more antique media from the 19th to early 20thcentury. Book is a large format 10 12 x 12 14 soft cover with color illustration of santa claus at chimney on the cover. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player.
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If 3 characters or more, or 3 hours or more a discount of 15% is applied. Discover the magic behind the spirit of santa claus as each artist shares their story. In modern versions of the santa claus legend, only his toy shop workers are elves. The modernday american concept of santa claus emerged around 1863.
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