Book #45323

The Midnight before Christmas - 1st Edition/1st Printing

William Bernhardt
Book #45323 The Midnight before Christmas - 1st Edition/1st Printing. William Bernhardt.

Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: New York: Ballantine Books, 1998.
ISBN: 0345428102

A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket.


Samuel Griggs is a disgruntled and bored attorney who is looking for something to do before he retires. His wife, Margaret, has been trying to get him to retire for years, but Samuel is not ready to give up his law career just yet. One night, Samuel is having a drink at the local bar and he meets a woman named Laura. Laura tells Samuel that she is a witch and that she can help him get in touch with his inner magic. Samuel is skeptical, but he decides to give Laura a try. Laura tells Samuel that he needs to go to the midnight before Christmas and spend some time with the elf, who will give him some guidance. Samuel decides to go to Laura's house the night before Christmas and spend the night there. Laura tells Samuel that he needs to put on a Santa suit and go to the Santa Claus parade. Samuel is skeptical, but he decides to go along with Laura's plan. When Samuel arrives at the Santa Claus parade; 8vo; [x], [2], 3-224, [6] pages.

Price: $50.00