A visit from St. Nicholas, [ca. 1919].

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A visit from St. Nicholas, [ca. 1919].

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Manuscript fair copy of Moore's famous poem beginning "'Twas the night before Christmas," signed by the author. Accompanied by a printed version of a note written by Moore on March 24, 1856, referring to the poem. The facsimile and printed note were evidently sent out as a holiday card by Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Bixby.

1 v. ([8] p.) ; 21 cm.

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Moore, Clement Clarke, 1779-1863

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Hebrew scholar, writer of verse. From the description of Papers of Clement Clarke Moore [manuscript], 1826-1861. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647814321 New York poet, Hebrew scholar, and author of the popular poem "A visit from St. Nicholas." From the description of A visit from St. Nicholas : Holograph, 1862 March 13. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58768543 ...

Bixby, William K. (William Keeney), 1857-1931

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William Keeney Bixby was born in Adrian, Michigan, in 1857. His career in the railroad industry began with a job as baggageman and concluded with his position as president and chairman of the board of the American Car and Foundry Co. He retired from that company in 1905 at the age of 48. After retirement he pursued his interests in traveling and in collecting first editions, original manuscripts, and works of art. He continued to be active in the community as board member and officer of a number...