The Festival of the Nine Lessons concerning the Nativity of Our Lord; Together with Music for Christmas Sung by the Choirs of Trinity Church
New York: Published by Trinity Church in the City of New York, 1957. 12 mo. (7 inches tall), stapled in original pictorial wrappers, printed in red, 20 pages. About Fine. Item #1721
"A FEW MINUTES BEFORE NOON, ON THE LAST NOTE OF ADVENT AND ON THE THRESHOLD OF THE NATIVITY, ALL STAND AND SING"
The Festival of the Nine Lessons and Carols—closing Advent at Trinity Church in the City of New York on Christmas Eve 1957.
Printed in red-and-black throughout, the original wrappers are illustrated with a lovely silhouette of Mary and baby Jesus attended in the manger by Angels. Sung by the Choirs of Trinity Church assisted by a group of men from the Down Town Glee Club, these Bible readings and Christmas carols also included two Negro Spirituals: "Go, Tell it on the Mountain" and "Glory to that new-born King."
Price: $40.00