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MOORE, Clement Clarke (1779-1863). Poems. New York: Barlett & Welford, 1844.
8o. Half-title. Original brown boards, with manuscript spine label, uncut (rebacked, front cover detached, first few gatherings sprung); board slipcase. Provenance: Reverend John Bristed (presentation inscription).
FIRST EDITION of the first collection of Moore's poems to include his celebrated "A Visit From St. Nicholas", more commonly known as The Night Before Christmas. PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY MOORE on the half-title: "To The Rev. John Bristed, with the kind regards of his old friend the author. July 1846." BAL 14348; Grolier American 52.
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FIRST EDITION of the first collection of Moore's poems to include his celebrated "A Visit From St. Nicholas", more commonly known as The Night Before Christmas. PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY MOORE on the half-title: "To The Rev. John Bristed, with the kind regards of his old friend the author. July 1846." BAL 14348; Grolier American 52.