[MOORE, CLEMENT C.]. "A Visit from St. Nicholas." In: The American Monthly Magazine, New Series - Vol. III [comprising 6 monthly numbers, January-June 1837, with general title and index]. New York: George Dearborn, 1837. 8vo, contemporary half russia, worn; scattered foxing. Contains the first printing of Moore's "Night before Christmas," in which he is identified as the author. The poem appears on pp. 98-99 in the January issue, where it is preceded by a short introduction which names Moore as the author of the poem -- KEESE, JOHN, editor. The Poets of America. New York: Samuel Colman, 1840. 8vo, original publisher's black hard-grain morocco, covers and spine with elaborate gilt designs, g.e., a few small nicks at edges; front free endpaper excised, some scattered foxing. FIRST EDITION, with first state of title-page (printed in gold), BAL's First Binding, mixed states (no priority) of the engravings. See BAL I, pp. 232-33. Contains THE FIRST ILLUSTRATED APPEARANCE of "Visit From St. Nicholas." The poem appears on pp. 102-04, and is headed by an engraved vignette of Santa Claus in what has become his traditional appearance. This anthology also contains first printings of Longfellow, Bryant, Whittier, Simms, and Holmes. (2)