Bartlett & Welford, 1844. First edition. 12mo. Untrimmed, (leaf size 7 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.; 185 x 114mm.) (i)-(xiv), (15)-216pp. Presentation copy of the first printing in book form of “A Visit From St. Nick,” commonly known as “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas," and inscribed on the half-title, “To/His Excellency Baron Gerolt/Minister from Prussia to the/United States/Washington/With the respects/of the Author/April, 1846." With half-title, original endpapers, and rear fly lea; lacking front fly leaf. Publisher's dark brown paper boards, minor wear to the original boards; rebacked with modern dark brown paper and printed paper spine label; in brown quarter calf over tan cloth slipcase and cloth chemise. Leather book plate of E.H. Mills on front paste-down. BAL 14348.