| Valentine Treasury: A Century of Valentine Cards Contributor(s): Brenner, Robert (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764301950 ISBN-13: 9780764301957 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $44.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 1997 Annotation: From the first reference to a valentine card in 1625 to modern times, this book celebrates sentimental charm, wit, and romance over the decades in antique valentines. European origins and American traditions, celebration and card sending customs, card designs and themes, artists and manufacturers from Howland, Whitney, Prang, to Gibson, Hallmark, and American Greetings are included. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Paper Ephemera |
| Dewey: 741.684 |
| LCCN: 96036140 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors with Values |
| Physical Information: 0.98" H x 8.81" W x 11.33" (3.10 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From the first reference to a valentine card in 1625 to modern times, Valentine Treasury - A Century of Valentine Cards celebrates sentimental charm, wit, and romance over the decades in America's valentines. Page after page of colorful valentines ranging from elaborately decorated Victorian pull-downs to simple ones exchanged by schoolchildren in the 60s and 70s are displayed in over 560 spectacular color photographs. European origins as well as American traditions, celebration and card sending customs, card designs and themes, artists and manufacturers from Howland, Whitney, Prang, to Gibson, Hallmark, and American Greetings are included. Anyone who has ever sent or received a valentine will enjoy this fascinating book. |