For a century and a half, "Town & Country" has celebrated in print the lives of America's elite, and this is one of two books ("The Best Families" is the other) published to commemorate the magazine's 150th anniversary in 1996. It is a photo album of the nation's high society since the mid-19th century, evoking a world of wealth and privilege - Palm Beach mansions, Nob Hill charity balls, Cape Cod yachting days, and Kentucky stables. More than 300 photographs depict trendsetters, debutantes, and the founders of America's ...
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For a century and a half, "Town & Country" has celebrated in print the lives of America's elite, and this is one of two books ("The Best Families" is the other) published to commemorate the magazine's 150th anniversary in 1996. It is a photo album of the nation's high society since the mid-19th century, evoking a world of wealth and privilege - Palm Beach mansions, Nob Hill charity balls, Cape Cod yachting days, and Kentucky stables. More than 300 photographs depict trendsetters, debutantes, and the founders of America's great cultural institutions. Leading photographers present Consuelo Vanderbilt when she was newly entitled Duchess of Marlborough, Jacqueline Bouvier and Senator John F. Kennedy at their Newport wedding, and Brooke Astor on Mount Desert Island, Maine. Tycoons such as Andrew Carnegie and J. Paul Getty are here, and stars of Hollywood and Broadway, such as Gary Cooper, Katharine Hepburn and Bette Davis.
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Very good. 1996. Harry N. Abrams. Hard Covers. Books-VG+, white titles on front boards & spines, black boards. Slipcase-VG. 12x9. 189pp. 288pp. Profuse colour & b/w photos. Begun in 1846, 'Town & Country' has chronicled, since its inception, the doings of the rich, the social and the celebrated. These two lavishly illustrated volumes reflect American Society over the preceding century and a half-a complex blend of bloodlines, old wealth, new wealth, genuine achievement, frivolity and responsibility.
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Good. Beautiful hardback with dust jacket, but does have prior owner's information inside the cover, and is embossed (sealed like a notary seals a document) with the prior owner? ? ? ? s initials on a few pages. Does not affect the reading of the text, or the appearance of the book as the embossing is the color of the paper.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!