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Volk, Kurt H.; Wagman, Meyer; Brodie, Charles : Christmas Carols

Kurt H. Volk, Incorporated, New York, 1951

Original publisher's red, green, and white patterned boards backed with green cloth. Gilt lettering on the spine. 6 1/4" x 9 1/4." Twenty-two pages, complete. Printed on title page: "Privately Printed by Kurt H. Volk, Inc., New York: 1951." Back colophon: "The inspirational messages in these simple verses have never lost their significance and reflect the true spirit of the Christmas season. It is to the furtherance of that same spirit that this book is dedicated. It has been privately published in the City of New York by Kurt H. Volk, Typographer, in collaboration with Meyer Wagman and Charles Brodie, members of his staff in the Year of Our Lord MCMLI. Typography and Printing by Kurt H. Volk, Inc., New York." Pages and covers are virtually pristine and intact. Binding is tight. Pages 21-22 have a wrinkle on the bottom half of the page. A Fine copy. This book begins with a brief Introduction about the history and tradition of Christmas carols. The remainder of the book includes the lyrics for the following songs: "Silent Night (Stille Nacht)," "God Rest You Merry Gentlemen," "Away in a Manger," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "The Cherry-Tree Carol," "It Came upon the Midnight Clear," "Whilst Shepherds Watch'd," "The Wassailers' Carol," "The First Noel," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and "O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fidelis).". Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover

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