The First Christmas Crib
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1944. Hardcover. 47pp. Duodecimo [19 cm] Illustrated paper covered boards. The spine and covers are gently rubbed. The covers are just a tiny bit discolored. The endsheets are stained along the hinges. The front endsheet is slightly more stained than the rear endsheet. The pages are mildly browned. The dust jacket is in very good condition as well. Age-toned. The spine is faded. The edges are slightly rubbed and chipped. There are 5 small closed tears in the edges. The longest closed tear measures 1 inch long. Item #30313
From the dust jacket- "Not everyone knows the story of how gentle Saint Francis of Assisi made the first crèche in the church of the little village of Greccio."
Price: $25.00