Ogden Nash The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t 1st UK Edition HC Linell Nash Illus

Key Details:

• Title: The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t

• Author: Ogden Nash

• Illustrator: Linell Nash

• Publisher: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd

• Year of Publication: 1958 (First UK Edition)

• Format: Hardcover (no dust jacket)

• Pages: Approx. 64

• Language: English

• Genre: Children’s Literature / Christmas / Verse

• ISBN: Not applicable (pre-ISBN publication)

Mini Story or Hook:
From the sharp wit of celebrated American poet Ogden Nash comes this charming holiday tale in rhyme, brought to life with whimsical illustrations by his daughter Linell Nash. The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t follows a fantastical and poetic adventure that nearly ruined Christmas—but didn’t. A collector's piece for fans of vintage holiday books and poetic humour, this 1958 UK edition is both nostalgic and heartwarming.

Condition:
Condition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.

• Bright red cloth boards with clean spine titling in script

• No dust jacket present

• Pages are clean and illustrations vibrant

• Light age toning to endpapers

• Binding tight and square

• Previous owners name on inside page and no other inscriptions or library marks

A delightful collectible copy of a lesser-seen Ogden Nash title.

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