Valentine Treasury: A Century of Valentine Cards (Schiffer

Valentine Treasury: A Century of Valentine Cards (Schiffer Book for Collectors with Values)

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.

Country	USA
Author	Robert Brenner
Binding	Hardcover
Brand	Brand: Schiffer Publishing Company
EAN	9780764301957
Edition	1st
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0764301950
Label	Schiffer Publishing Company
Manufacturer	Schiffer Publishing Company
MPN	565 colour photographs
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	208
PartNumber	565 colour photographs
PublicationDate	1999
Publisher	Schiffer Publishing Company
Studio	Schiffer Publishing Company
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Valentine Treasury: A Century of Valentine Cards (Schiffer Book for Collectors with Values)