This is a lot of three vintage children's Christmas books, including ABC for Christmas from Golden Press, a colorful Christmas carols book, and The Baby Born in a Stable by Janice Kramer from Concordia Publishing House.
All three books show clear signs of use, including cover wear, sticker residue, pencil writing, and a previous owner's name, while the illustrated pages remain colorful and easy to read.
The group brings together Christmas carols, an illustrated alphabet, and the Nativity story in three distinctly colorful children's books that can be read during the holidays or used as source material for Christmas paper craft projects.
Details
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Item: Lot of 3 vintage children's Christmas books
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Title: ABC for Christmas; Christmas carols book, exact printed title not confirmed from photos; The Baby Born in a Stable
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Author: ABC for Christmas, not confirmed from photos; Christmas carols book, not confirmed from photos; The Baby Born in a Stable, Janice Kramer
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Illustrator: ABC for Christmas, not confirmed from photos; Christmas carols book, not confirmed from photos; The Baby Born in a Stable, Dorse Lampher
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Publisher: ABC for Christmas, Golden Press and Western Publishing Company; Christmas carols book, Golden Press; The Baby Born in a Stable, Concordia Publishing House
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Publication Year: ABC for Christmas, copyright 1974 with sixth printing dated 1980; Christmas carols book, not confirmed from photos; The Baby Born in a Stable, 1965
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Edition and Printing: ABC for Christmas, Sixth Printing 1980; other printing information not confirmed from photos
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Format and Binding: Illustrated children's books with stiff covers
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Dust Jacket: None
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Pages: Christmas carols book, 24 pages; ABC for Christmas and The Baby Born in a Stable have no page numbers
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Genre: Children's Christmas, Christmas carols, Christian children's book
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Language: English
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Dimensions: ABC for Christmas, 8 x 7 inches; Christmas carols book, 8 x 7 inches; The Baby Born in a Stable, 8 x 6 inches
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
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Graded Good: All three books remain usable and readable, with visible signs of use and handling throughout the group.
- The interior illustrations remain bright and colorful. The photographed pages are easy to read and show the lively children's artwork that gives this group much of its appeal.
- ABC for Christmas has its printing information intact and clearly identifies this copy as the sixth printing from 1980.
- The Baby Born in a Stable retains its full color mid-century illustrations and clearly printed title and publication page.
Issues / Wear
- The Christmas carols book shows cover wear and sticker residue on the front cover. There is pencil writing on the first title page.
- The Baby Born in a Stable has substantial rubbing, scuffing, creasing, and edge wear to the cover. A previous owner's name is written in pencil on an inside page.
- ABC for Christmas shows signs of handling and age to the cover and edges.
- The books are being sold as a group, and the visible wear varies from book to book.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
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Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
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Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
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Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Collector's Notes
The three books span different approaches to children's Christmas reading. One works through the alphabet, one centers on familiar carols, and one retells the Nativity story for children.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece, please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
Care and Handling
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40 to 50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
