An Advent Calendar from Tasha Tudor, "Lapin and Lapin Afternoon Teas"

S. l.: Rand McNally and Company , 1978. Softcover. First edition; 4-fold, 11 x 8 1/2 closed; faint crease to upper right margin; a bit of rubbing and a few small spots to verso; some doors still unopened; lacking original mailing envelope printed in brown ink, and the illustrated advertising cardboard bearing the price $2.50; overall very good condition.A beautiful advent calendar, illustrating a snowy scene with a big tree and various forest creatures in their homes among its roots, by Tasha Tudor (1915 - 2008), one of the most beloved authors and illustrators of children books of the 20th century. The name "Lapin and Lapin Afternoon Teas" came from the sign above the tea shop at door 24.