The scarce first edition of this brightly illustrated work, in the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper. Adapted from Swiss author Johanna store Spyri's original text by American editor Darlene Geis, author of a number of works for children, and beautifully illustrated in colour throughout by Daniel Noonan, this is a delightful festive work for children set in the Swiss Alps.This is the UK issue of this work, with a label stating 'distributed by Frederick Muller Ltd, London' to impression page. Condition Report: In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Shelf wear to spine head and tail, with some fading to the cloth in these areas. Rubbing to dust wrapper, with a closed tear to head and tail of front wrap, beside back strip. Edge wear to back strip head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Distribution label to impression page. Overall: Near Fine
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Product code: 1957 The Children's Christmas Carol Johanna store Spyri Daniel Noonan Ed Illus