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NEWTON, Alfred Edward (1864–1940). A group of 5 Christmas–time gift books, including: A Reprimand and What Came of It. Daylesford, PA: self–published, 1927. Laid in with prospectus card. FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY NEWTON TO PROFESSOR GREEVER. Another copy, also inscribed by the author. –– Christmas Greetings. Daylesford, PA: self–published, 1937. Wood–engraved illustration by Brock. FIRST EDITION. –– A Tribute to A. Edward Newton. Washington, D.C.: The Library of Congress, 1940. LIMITED EDITION, one of 1000 copies issued from the Rare Book Room. Second issue. –– Together, 5 works in 5 volumes, some duplicates, all 12mo, all in original cord–bound printed blue wrappers, condition generally near fine (some minor toning to covers). These were a series of annual Christmas–time gift books from Newton to selected friends. The publisher Oak Knoll Books is named after Newton’s home in Daylesford.