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THE LEGEND OF THE CHRISTMAS COOKIES: SHARING THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS.
by Mackall, Dandi Daley.
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- Used - Very Good+
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- Very Good
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- First Edition
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- 2015
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- Hardcover
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- 9780310747673
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Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zonderkidz, 2015. Unpaginated, oblong (9 1/4" H x 11" D). Charming colour illustrations throughout. Two cookie recipes on rear flap of dust jacket. Set in the Depression era, "this sweet holiday book offers inspiration for readers to become cheerful givers themselves and shares the true tale of Jesus' birth." "As Jack stepped inside, the… Read more about this item Item Price
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POOKIE BELIEVES IN SANTA CLAUS.
by Wallace, Ivy L.
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- Used - Very Good-
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- Fair
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- Third Printing
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- 1955
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- Hardcover
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Great Britain: Collins, 1955. Unpaginated, 10 1/4" H. Charming colour and b&w illustrations throughout. "Christmas was approaching and all the Woodland Folk were busy with their preparations. Every creature in the whole wood seemed happy and excited - except one - and that one was Pookie, the little white rabbit with wings. In Pookie's little rabbit mind there was… Read more about this item Item Price
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FIRST POEMS OF CHILDHOOD.
by George MacDonald, Eugene Field, Christina Rossetti, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edward Lear, Clement C. Moore, Richard B. Sheridan, Alice C.D. Riley, Jane Taylor, Kate Brown, Lydia Maria Child, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, et al. (Tasha Tudor.)
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- Used - Very Good+
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- Very Good
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- First Edition
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- 1967
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- Hardcover
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New York: Platt & Munk, 1967. 45 pp, 8 1/4" H. Charmingly illustrated throughout in colour and b&w. Poems include: Who has seen the wind?, by Christina G. Rossetti; At the seaside, by Robert Louis Stevenson; The arrow and the song, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow; Pussy willow, by Kate Brown; Thanksgiving Day, by Lydia Maria Child; The owl and… Read more about this item Item Price
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KITTY HAWK 1894.
by Frost, Robert. (Robert Lee Frost, 1874-1963).
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- Used - Very Good+
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- First Edition
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- 1956
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- Paperback
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Oakville, Ontario, CAN
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€42.04
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(New York): Henry Holt, 1956. Unpaginated, 6" H. A single poem, printed at The Spiral Press, New York for Henry Holt and Company as a Christmas greeting for 1956. Attached decorated dust wrapper with flaps. A soft crease on the bottom half of the front cover near the hinge. . First Edition. Stapled in Wraps. Very Good+.… Read more about this item Item Price
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3 VINTAGE CHRISTMAS CARDS - 1. CAT. 2. DOG. 3. CHILDREN CAROLLING. WITH ORIGINAL ENVELOPES.
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3 unused, single sheet cards (i.e. not folded cards), c1920/30s, each with its original, unused envelope. No manufacturer's markings. 1. Red-ribboned cat - card size 5 1/8" H x 4 1/8" W - with verse: "I wish you / A MERRIE CHRISTMAS / and then the BEST OF YEARS / As full of satisfaction - / As this pussy cat… Read more about this item Item Price
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VINTAGE CHRISTMAS CARD "MAY THE PEACE OF ALLAH". DECORATED ENVELOPE.
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Single sheet card (i.e. not a folded card), c1920/30s, with unusual verse. "Christmas Greetings / I pray the prayer the Easterners do, / May the Peace of Allah abide with you / Wherever you stay, wherever you go, / May the beautiful palms of Allah grow; / Through the days of labor and nights of rest, / May the… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE SPECIAL LITTLE DONKEY.
by Brooks-Hill, Helen.
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- Used - Very Good-
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- 1969
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- Paperback
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Canada: Privately Printed, 1969. Unpaginated (approx. 24 pages), 9 3/4" H. Black & white and blue & black illustrations. The little donkey who was present at the nativity, bore Mary & Jesus on their flight to Egypt and Jesus on his entry in Jerusalem, tells his story. Interior - small 1969 Christmas greeting in ink on first… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE FOX AT THE MANGER.
by Travers, P.L. (Pamela Lyndon Travers.)
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- Used - Very Good
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- Good
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- First Edition
- Published
- 1962
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- Hardcover
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New York: W.W. Norton, 1962. 75 pp, 7 3/4" H. By the author of the Mary Poppins books. Monotone illustrations throughout. Three small boys are taken to St. Paul's Cathedral for a Chistmas Eve service shortly after the end of World War II. They have been told to each bring a toy they no longer want… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. THE CLASSIC EDITION.
by Moore, Clement C.
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- Used - Very Good
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- Good+
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- 8th Printing
- Published
- 1995
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- Hardcover
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- 9781561384761
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€16.35
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Philadelphia: Courage / Running Press, 1995. 48 pp, 13 1/4" H. Beautifully illustrated throughout with full page colour drawings and b&w vignettes - red decorative borders at top/bottom of the text pages. " 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse." The beloved Christmas Eve… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE BIRTHDAY: A MERRY TALE WITH MANY PICTURES.
by Fischer, Hans.
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- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Edition
- Later Printing
- Published
- 1954
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- Hardcover
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€65.39
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New York: Harcourt, Brace & World, 1954. Unpaginated, oblong (8 7/8" H x 12 3/4" D). Copyright date of 1954, but later printing with price of $4.50 on dust jacket. Endpapers with charming pattern of kittens and balls of wool, colour illustrations throughout by the author/illustrator of "Pitschi". "In a clearing in the forest lived old Lisette… Read more about this item Item Price
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BEULAH / TOMMY / 952 KING: A CHRISTMAS EVE STORY. 3 VOLUMES.
by Krause, Karl H. Inscribed.
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- Used - Near Fine
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- No Jacket - (as issued)
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- Limited, Numbered Editions.
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- Hardcover
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€233.55
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Daytona Beach: Rook Press 3 hand printed and bound volumes, 9" H. "Beulah" - 1970, dark blue cloth with white lettering and Rook Press emblem on front board, 25 pp, No. 25 of 52 copies. Lino & woodcuts in /black/pink/white /blue/orange. Inscribed on title page: "April 22 - 1975 / A near lifetime has / just been… Read more about this item Item Price
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GRANDMOTHER'S TREE.
by Tyrrell, Avril. Signed.
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- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Published
- 2003
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- Hardcover
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- 9781896899244
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Burlington, Ontario: North Shore, 2003. Unpaginated, small 4to (10 1/4" H). Signed by author and illustrator on half title page. Charming colour illustrations, including directions for making two Christmas tree decorations from the story. "Decorating grandmother's Christmas tree is a much loved family tradition. Every year it is the same - almost. The paper Santa, the… Read more about this item Item Price
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HENRY MORGAN & CO. LIMITED 1908 CHRISTMAS CATALOGUE.
by Henry Morgan & Co.
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- Used - Very Good+
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- Reprint
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- 1992
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- Paperback
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Hudson's Bay Company, 1992. 48 pp, 9 1/2" H. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs, drawings. A reproduction of the 1908 Christmas catalogue of the prestigious Montreal department store, Henry Morgan & Co. Includes jewellery, furs, dolls, roller skates, footballs, games, Indian novelties, glassware, umbrellas, etc., etc. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks.… Read more about this item Item Price
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DELIA'S HAPPY CHRISTMAS.
by Smith, Delia. Photography by Petrina Tinslay.
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- Used - Very Good +
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- Very Good+
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- 2009
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- Hardcover
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London: Ebury, 2009. 311 pp, 11 1/8" H. "Still daunted by the prospect of cooking for Christmas? Is this your first Christmas catering for family and friends? Looking for brand-new ideas to celebrate over the festive season, or do you fancy getting to grips with a totally traditional Christmas? Above all, do you want to be able to join… Read more about this item Item Price
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CHRISTMAS CATALOGUE 1897. THE T. EATON CO. LIMITED.
by T. Eaton Co. (Eaton's).
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- Used - Very Good -
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- Facsimile Edition.
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- Paperback
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Toronto: T. Eaton Co. / facsimile reprint by David E. Scott Publishing 72 pp, 8 1/4" H, - stapled in wraps. An additional 10 pp, stapled at top corner and folded in half are laid in. Lots of b&w drawings. A facsimile reprint of Eaton's Christmas for 1897 with Christmas crackers, books, toys, perfumes, furs, jewelry, linens, hats, furniture and… Read more about this item Item Price
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HORATIO.
by Johnston, Bev.
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- Used - Very Good+
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- 1992
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- Paperback
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Self-published, 1992. 48 pp (printed on one side of leaf only), oblong (7" H x 11" D), soft cover (cerlox binding at top edge of pages). Horatio is a mouse who lived in the Port Nelson United Church, Burlington, Ontario. Through him, we learn about the activities and events that take place in the church. Two tiny… Read more about this item Item Price
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A WEDDING BOUQUET. (ELIZABETH WALTER REQUESTS THE PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY FOR A WEDDING BOUQUET TO CELEBRATE YOUR ENGAGEMENT/MARRIAGE/ANNIVERSARY AND THOSE OF YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIONS.)
by Walter, Elizabeth.
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- Used - Very Good+
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- No Jacket
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- 1981
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- Hardcover
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€9.34
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London: Collins, 1981. Unpaginated (approximately 41 pp), 8 1/8" H x 8" D, glazed pictorial boards. "Here, delightfully illustrated with (reproductions of) colourful Victorian cards, is a book for the married and about to be married, and for anniversaries." Describes many of the customs, traditions and superstitions surrounding the wedding. Contents: Wedding; Bachelors & Spinsters; "This Year, Next Year";… Read more about this item Item Price
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LA PREMIERE MELODIE DE NOEL.
by Moers, Hermann. Illustrated by Jozef Wilkon.
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- Used - Very Good+
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- No Jacket
- Published
- 1991
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- Hardcover
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- 9783314207426
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Zurich: Nord-Sud, 1991. Unpaginated, 11 1/2" H, glazed pictorial boards. A beauifully illustrated book about a poor boy's offering at the Nativity. French text only. "Quel present peut-on apporter a l'Enfant-Roi quand on n'est qu'un pauvre petit berger et qu'on ne possede rien, si ce n'est pas un pipeau? En arrivant a l'etable de Bethleem,… Read more about this item Item Price
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CREATIVE PARENTING IDEAS AND ACTIVITIES. HUNDREDS OF ENJOYABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND CREATIVE IDEAS FOR PARENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
by Sprague, Maxine.
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- Used - Very Good
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- 5th Edition.
- Published
- 1987
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- Paperback
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- 9780969166504
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Calgary, Alberta: The Learning Center Press, 1987. 156 pp, 8 1/2" H. B&w drawings. Contents: Introduction; Family Fun; Stormy and Rainy Day Play; Educational Activities; Creative Party Planning; Games and Activities; Gift Giving; Holidays and Special Days; Fun, Fast Food; Simple Sewing; Household Hints; Index. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - small… Read more about this item Item Price
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FOLK DANCE OF EUROPE.
by Jaffe, Nigel Allenby. Inscribed.
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- Used - Very Good+
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- Very Good-
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- First Edition.
- Published
- 1990
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780946247141
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€70.06
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Skipton: Folk Dance Enterprises, 1990. 344 pp, large 8vo (9 7/8" H). B&w illustrations. Inscribed on dedication page: "To Allen and Margaret With best wishes from Nigel. 15th August, 1990". Contents: Foreword; Introduction; Ethnic and historical background; A little mythology; Circles and chains; Swords, hoops, garlands and sticks; Morris, Christians and Moors, and other battles; Guisers, hobby-animals… Read more about this item Item Price
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