Valentine Treasury: A Century of Valentine Cards by Brenner, Robert

Valentine Treasury: A Century of Valentine Cards (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764301957)

Vendor: Robert Brenner
Product type: Books
Format: Hardcover
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Valentine Treasury: A Century of Valentine Cards by Brenner, Robert

Valentine Treasury: A Century of Valentine Cards

$49.95
Valentine Treasury: A Century of Valentine Cards by Brenner, Robert

Valentine Treasury: A Century of Valentine Cards

$49.95
Format: Hardcover
Description
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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.

Author: Robert Brenner
ISBN-10: 0764301950
ISBN-13: 9780764301957
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/06/1997
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.10lbs
Size: 11.33h x 8.81w x 0.98d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 05/01/1997 pg. 100
By Robert Brenner
By Robert Brenner
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Bob Brenner, of Princeton, Wisconsin, is a leading authority on the traditions of Christmas and other holidays. He lectures and curates major holiday exhibits for the Smithsonian and other museums.

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