About this title: This book is an evocation of the ties between women in the Victorian era as communicated through their prized friendship albums and carefully crafted gifts of sentiment. Their keepsake books became living histories as women inscribed poetry and prose, added illustrations, attached a lock of hair, or inserted tokens of their handwork between the pages of their friends' albums. The author discusses friendship albums and gift books; published anthologies of prose and poetry; tokens exchanged between women such as punchwork, hairwork, quilting and photographs; and the complex Victorian etiquette ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: book Hardcover
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori, & Chang
Date Published: 1993-04
ISBN-13:9781556702426ISBN:1556702426
Description: Like New. First edition, first printing (full number line). Name on flyleaf. Otherwise fine (near mint) hardcover in fine DJ. Book is immaculate--clean, tight, appears unread. Boards (cover) in mint (as new)Ships within 1 business day. read more
Description: Fine. No dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 208 p. Audience: General/trade. Book is actually new and was removed from our shelves for online sale. No remainder marks. Book exterior does show some moderate shelf wear: small tears/bumps/soiling and/or scuffs, which is why this was not listed as brand new. Note: Our original store price was penciled inside front cover but has since been erased. read more
Description: Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! read more
Description: Very Good in very good jacket. Ex library book in dust wrapper, usual stamps and markings, sticker on second page, page egdes lightly tanned. read more
Description: Like New. Clean, Unmarked Copy Except Gift Inscription on Flyleaf, No Remiander Mark, Tight square binding, Intact Dust Cover, Priority Shipping recommended for prompt delivery by USPS when offered, Delivery Confirmation on all domestic items where available. read more
Edition: First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Stewart Tabori & Chang, New York, NY
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9781556702426ISBN:1556702426
Description: Starr Ockenga (Photography) Very Good in Very Good jacket. 9.25 x 11 In. / 208 Pages / 3.0 Lbs. Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. Has gift inscription on front flyleaf; else would have classified book as in Fine Condition. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. Printing Number Line (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10). "Lavishly illustrated, it beautifully gathers between its covers words and images that capture the spirit of the abiding warmth and support shared by women. Luminous photographs and ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, New York
ISBN-13:9781556702426ISBN:1556702426
Description: [1-55670-242-6] [1993], 1st edition. (4to) Very good plus in very good plus dust jacket. 207pp. Photograph endpapers, illustrated title page, black and white and color photographs, black and white and color illustrations, appendix, notes, bibliography, index. Time Period 19th Century. Locale: United States. (Sociology, Autograph Albums, Autographs, Friendship, Poetry, Women) read more
Edition: 1st Edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: New York: Stewart, Tabori & Chang: Distributed in the U.S. by Workman Pub
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9781556702426ISBN:1556702426
Description: Description: 207 p. : col. ill.; 28 cm. Subjects: Autograph albums--United States--History. Friendship--United States--History. American poetry--Women authors. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. 2. pp. 207. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, NY
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9781556702426ISBN:1556702426
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1556702426. Color illustrations throughout. Book club edition. Gift inscription on presentation page, else fine in a very near fine dust jacket. read more
Edition: 1st Edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: New York: Stewart, Tabori & Chang: Distributed in the U.S. by Workman Pub
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9781556702426ISBN:1556702426
Description: Description: 207 p. : col. ill.; 28 cm. Subjects: Autograph albums--United States--History. Friendship--United States--History. American poetry--Women authors. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. read more
Edition: First edition. 9"x 11" 207 pages
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori, & Chang, printed in singapore
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9781556702426ISBN:1556702426
Description: Fine in fine dust jacket. thick glossy pages, glossy pictorial boards 1st printing with fabulous four color photos and art throughout. a scarse title in fantastic gift quality condition with decorative gift presentation flyleaf. 208 p.; 0.88" x 11.06" x 9.39". read more
Description: Good. Only lightly used. Book has minimal wear to cover and binding. A few pages may have small creases and minimal underlining. Book selection as BIG as Texas. read more
Description: Good. Light shelving wear with minimal damage to cover and bindings. Pages show minor use. Help save a tree. Buy all your used books from Green Earth Books. Read. Recycle and Reuse! read more
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Description: Good. Our aim is to create value for our customers through the provision of low cost, affordable products and an overall satisfying buying experience. read more
Edition: 1st printing of 1st edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, NY
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9781556702426ISBN:1556702426
Description: fine hard cover book/wrinkling around top edge of rear dust jacket panel otherwise very good dust jacket. A delightful selection from Victorian album pages, which illustrate through letters, photographs & other keepsakes, an era of highly personalized friendships, illustrated. read more
Edition: First Edition NL with 1
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori, & Chang
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9781556702426ISBN:1556702426
Description: Fine. Very Good DJ. Stewart, Tabori, & Chang 1993 First Edition NL with 1 Glossy jacket with slight wewar and a few mended tears. Editorial ReviewsProduct DescriptionA gift celebrating the friend between Victorian women. Their keepsake books became living histories, as they inscribed poetry and prose, added illustrations, attached locks of hair, or inserted tokens of their handwork between the pages of their friends' albums. The author is featured in Victoria magazine's May issue. Full color. read more
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