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Christmas; An American Annual of Christmas Art & Literature 1957
Minneapolis, Augsburg Press, 1957. Soft Cover, Folio - over 12" - 15" tall, Near Fine/Wraps, Near Fine, Gorgeous annual magazine published by Augsburg Press. Immaculate condition save a few tiny wear spots to back cover. Pages pristine. Begins with a beautiful retelling of the Christmas story from both Luke and Mathew with striking art by Allan Thomas. Later features include an article on the significance of gold, frankincense and myrrh illustrated with wonderful woodcut illustrations from the Pierpoint Morgan Library; a piece about the collectible Royal Copenhagen Christmas plates with a production chart and numerous photos of the distinctive blue and white designs; a Christmas journey through Germany, Finland, Poland, Lithuania, Serbia, Italy and Argentina to discover Christmas traditions; Christmas decorations at Wanamaker's store in Philadelphia, much Christmas music from the U.S. and abroad; and an especially insteresting piece about the making of the Christmas mosaics at Ravenna, Italy. 67 beautiful pages.
Offered for US$ 10.95 by: Garrison House Books - Book number: 15494
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