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A 1904 version of the classic children's story of Christmas Eve, The Night Before Christmas, has been republished in its original entirety by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The original cloth book, donated by Ruth Hoffman, was published by Saalfield Publishing Company of New York, NY. The original 1904 book was printed on muslin by a photographic process known as chromolithography. The chromolithography process produced the artist's illustration directly onto a zinc plate, with oil colors then being applied to the plate. From 1899 to 1976 Saalfield was one of the leading publishers of richly colored children's books.

United Printing of Bismarck digitally scanned the original book, which is in poor condition, and then electronically restored its damaged pages.

The republished book, The Night Before Christmas, can be purchased for $12.95 plus tax and shipping at the North Dakota Heritage Center Museum Store in Bismarck, North Dakota. For information or to order, contact Rhonda Brown at 701-328-2822 or email at rhbrown@state.nd.us.

You can order on-line at: http://www.state.nd.us/hist/museumStore/products.asp?cat=3.

SquareOne Publishers is proud to announce the new release of Postcards from Santa Claus, Sights and Sentiments from the Last Century In Postcards from Santa Claus, author Robert C. Hoffman presents a collection of over one hundred beautifully colored picture postcards that trace the development of Santa throughout the last century. From the Turn-of-the-Century Santa to the Santa of the Roaring Twenties to the Baby Boomer Santa, we experience a unique visual history of this beloved Christmas icon.

In addition to postcard images, the book shares with its readers authentic messages of love, well wishes, and joy - that have been frozen in time. Throughout are fascinating insets that highlight interesting Santa trivia, such as the origin of the Santa legend, the creator of the Santa we know today, Santa's names around the world, and much more. For those who love the spirit of Christmas, Postcards from Santa Claus can evoke wonderful holiday memories all year round.

Discover Pipka Collectibles' "Memories of Christmas" hardcover book filled with rich customs and myths of Father Christmas. Explore the richness of the Christmas season through the Old World Santa figurines of Pipka Collectibles. Pipka takes you on a world-wide journey, weaving in and out of countries and memories, savoring the Christmas celebrations and recipes of our heritage. Experience the wonder and surprise of twenty-nine santas, their histories and gifts of love. Available in stores mid August 1999. Approximate sixe: 11" x 8 3/4". Suggested retail $ 30.00

Most books are now sold at 20 to 30 percent discounts from the publisher's price, and all are sold with the Amazon.com money-back guarantee. Payment may be handled by credit card or by telephone. Books are all shipped Priority Mail.

Dream of Santa : Haddon Sundblom's Advertising Paintings for Christmas, 1931-1964 by Barbara Fahs Charles, J.R. Taylor I highly recommend this book if you love the "Coca Cola Santas" of Haddon Sundblom. You will find them all inside this hardback book along with a wealth of historical information. The quality of the images in this publication are unbelievable....the brush strokes bring Santa to life.

Coca-Cola Collectible Santas (Collector's Guide to Coca Cola Items Series)

Joy to the World; A Victorian Christmas by Cynthia Hart (Creator), John Grossman (Creator) ***** Rating ..... Hardcover - 96 pages (October 1990) This just may be my very "Favorite" book of all time!! Anyone would treasure this book for years to come!

Victorian Christmas : Source Book With 10 Projects 75 Victorian Scraps Plus Four Christmas Cards by Michelle Lovric, Maggie Philo, Debbie Patterson (Photographer) Hardcover - 48 pages (December 1995)

Victorian Christmas Cards by Carol Belanger Grafton Paperback Cards edition (September 1997)

The Press-Out Victorian Christmas Book Authentic Antique Decorations and Gift Tags by Deni Bown Paperback (October 1992)

Antique Santa Postcards II 27 full color reproduction Santa Post cards : Ready-To-Mail Cards

Santas of the World (Looking into the Past : People, Places, and Customs) by George Ouwendijk, George Ouwenijk, Fred L. Israel (Editor)

101 Questions About Santa Claus by Bob Litak, Robert E. Litak, Christine Hilt Muehlenberg (Editor)

Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus by Francis Pharcellus Church, Thomas Nast (Illustrator), Christine Allison (Introduction)

Santa Claus Paper Dolls in Full Color by Tom Tierney

Flight of the Reindeer : The True Story of Santa Claus and His Christmas Mission by Robert Sullivan, Glenn Wolff (Illustrator)

A Crafter's Book of Santas : More Than 50 Festive Projects by Leslie Dierks

Santa Claus : An American Treasure in Counted Cross Stitch (Christmas Remembered, Bk. 18.)

Santas (Woodcarving Step by Step With Rick Butz) by Richard Butz, Ellen Butz, Rick Butz

The Postcard Price Guide:A Comprehensive Reference by J. L. Mashburn This particular book was recommended to me by an antique postcard dealer. She said if there was only one book to have, this was it!

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