Boston: Dana Estes, 1909. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. First edition. Hardcoevr in green cloth decorated in white blue and buff and lettered in white. Top edge gilt. 312 pp. A tight, near fine example, spine lettering partially rubbed. One of the better and more sought after early 20th century hostessing books, offering tips and guidance for suburban and rural women in thier entertaining. The country-dweller is contrasted with the city-dweller and her poarticlar issues and problems are explored. Included are sections on picniocs and "country frolics", country weddings, house parties, afternoon teas and receptions, "How To Give An Agreeable Dinner", "Twentieth Century Costume Dances and Masked Balls", patriotic entertainments, card parties, "Bachelor Entertainments", progressive dinners, etc.

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Bookseller: The Old Book Shop of Bordentown (ABNJ) (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: E16412
Title: A Handbook of Hospitality for Town and Country
Author: Hall, Florence Howe
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Publisher: Dana Estes
Place of Publication: Boston
Date Published: 1909
Keywords: housekeeping, homes, home making, entertaining, aprties, etiquette,

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The Old Book Shop of Bordentown (ABNJ)

TRACKING AND INSURANCE AT OPTION OF BUYER. ON UNINSURED ITEMS, OUR RESPONSIBILITY ENDS WITH PROOF OF SHIPPING---NO EXCEPTIONS! Books are returnable if misdescribed; we must be notified within 48 hours of receipt if making a return. We conform to accepted ABAA grading. "First edition" means "first printing" unless noted; if it doesn't say it has a jacket then it doesn't; faults such as ownership signatures, price clipping, etc. will be noted in the listing. Member ABAA, ILAB, ABNJ.

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The Old Book Shop of Bordentown (ABNJ)

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About The Old Book Shop of Bordentown (ABNJ)

The Old Book Shop of Bordentown is a general used/rare bookshop open to the public Tues.-Sunday 11AM to 5PM (8 PM on Fridays). 10,000 books on premises with another 25,000 in stock. Areas of speciality include baseball, New Jersey, American literature, mysteries. Member, ABAA, ILAB,Antiquarian Booksellers of New Jersey. Located in historic Bordentown City, New Jeresy (est. 1682).

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