The Christmas Tree Book 1976: Antique Christmas Ornaments; Phillip V. Snyder |
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Item #: BOC1689 |
Our Price: $17.00 |
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Publisher: Studio, 1976 Believed 1st Printing edition ISBN 10: 0670221155 ISBN 13: 9780670221158 94 pages -- approx. size 9.5 x 12.2 inches An entertaining and charmingly illustrated history of the decorated Christmas tree and the old-fashioned Christmas celebration. A history of the decorated Christmas tree in America, with old newspaper accounts, engravings, reminiscences, and pictures of the old ornaments themselves. FROM THE BACK COVER: A lively illustrated history of Christmas trees and their decorations--filled with the holiday spirit. Glowing candles and tinsel stars, delicate angels and glistening sugar plums--all the magical emblems of an old-fashioned Christmas are celegrated here. Full-color photographs and charming old engravings of ornaments, including many collectors' items, enliven every page. The stories of how Christmas trees became an American tradition, of how ornaments were made in the past, and of how the decoration of trees has become an international industry are here too. Hardcover with fine jacket. Unmarked. Pages and text clean. Book in beautiful condition. The jacket has very mild handling wear. Perfect Christmas gift or addition to your holiday library. Feel free to email any questions that you may have prior to purchase. Thanks for stopping in! |
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