PAIR OF TASHA TUDOR ILLUSTRATED CHRISTMAS BOOKS 1976-80

Here is a set of 2 delightful Christmas books by artist and illustrator Tasha Tudor.

Book 1 - "The Night Before Christmas"

Published by Rand Mcnally and Co. 1976

Illustrated by Tasha Tudor and writing credited to Clement Clarke Moore

“Tasha Tudor, illustrator of this edition, is famed for the delicacy of her watercolors and for the quaintness of her period settings. Details in her illustrations reach straight to the heart of childhood to appeal to children of any era. Outdoors, owls and chipmunks and flying squirrels lead Santa and his reindeer to a safe rooftop landing. Indoors, a cat and a corgi make him welcome. A doll dances. A clown turns cartwheels. The corgi dons Santa's cap and puffs on his pipe. And under the floor-as every child knows there must be-is an amusing and complete miniature house for a mouse. Miss Tudor has given us a highly personalized version of "The Night Before Christmas." The house, inside and out, is her own Vermont farm home designed in exact detail after one of 1740.” - The Publisher

The Night Before Christmas first appeared in 1823 and was later credited to Clement Clarke Moore. The Tasha Tudor illustrated version was originally published in 1975. This copy is the second printing from 1976 and contains a gift inscription that reads; “To my Mother, who loves welsh corgis, and, in fact, all small fuzzy creatures. Love D’anne.”

Format: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine. Shows some wear with minor flaws, but otherwise in great condition.

Book 2 - "Tasha Tudor’s Favorite Christmas Carols"

Published by David McKay and Co. 1980

Illustrated by Tasha Tudor and Linda Allen

“Tasha Tudor, who is noted for evoking the spirit of Christmas in many of her in-comparable picture books, has chosen 17 of her favorite Christmas carols for this collection. Exquisite, detailed illustrations by Miss Tudor and by her talented young friend, Linda Allen, enhance the words and simple piano arrangements. Included are guitar chords and a brief history of each of the well-loved songs.” - The Publisher 

Originally published in 1978, this copy is the second printing from 1980 and contains a gift inscription that reads; “ To Mom, Christmas 1980. It’s got 2 corgi dogs and 8 samples of wheat-weaving!”

Format: Cloth Hardcover

Condition: Fine - Showing minimal shelf wear.

Dust Jacket Condition: Shows wear with flaws, but otherwise in very good condition.