Book, The Private World of Katherine Hepburn – Etsy

A memory in photographs and text about the later private life of Hollywood legend – Katherine Hepburn. One of the most photographed faces in stardom. This book is a memoir of her “private world.” A fascinating collaboration of 150 photographs. She was an American Hollywood icon who preferred to be called “Kate.” A rather simple woman; fiercely independent. John Bryson was the editor and photographer. Kate said she did this book because she trusted him. Her own words were dictated to create this extraordinary look into the places she loved the most. For Sale on Etsy at $45.

The Book jacket is “ever so slightly” frayed around the edges. A classic however, and if you admired her movies you will love this book. Kate was not a fancy female. She was just “who she was.” This book gives you a rare glimpse into her rather un-fancy and down to earth lifestyle. Quite the dame she was!

ContessasHome Etsy Site – two new (classic) books listed – For Sale

 

Picturing Nantucket reveals a complete spectrum of the islands artistic heritage. Complete with 125 color and 180 black and white reproduction photographs from the Nantucket Historical Associations extensive collection. If you treasure Nantucket Art, this book is an essential reference for your personal collection.

Pristine copy. Measures 10.5” x 12.5” x 1”
A beautiful coffee table book. 253 pages.

A true Art History of the Island.

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English Furniture, From Gothic to Sheraton, an Antique Dealers or Collectors reference guide. Originally published in 1937. This copy is an unabridged republication, of 1968 by Dover Publications of New York, NY

For those who have a home that is more than a mere dwelling, who appreciate the work of bygone ages, when the craftsman lived for the joy of his art. Complete with 900 illustrations.

Soft Copy, 406 pages. Beginning with the dawn of construction in Wood.

Library of Congress
Card Catalog Number 68-19173

 

ContessasHome “ETSY” site…..(Revised)

All ETSY Customers and ContessasHome viewers;

We have completed a process to reactivate and upgrade our current ETSY site. Administrative changes are required. We will announce our new launch date. Please stay tuned……..

Revised:  it will be a few business days before we are able to re-launch our ETSY site  This small snafu is now in process. Please be patient.
We Thank you!

“Contessa”

ContessasHome our virtual “selling” site will be reactivated and we will be launching it for browsing at 12 Noon on Monday, February 1, 2021.  We have preserved numerous items from our brick and mortar store in Delray, Contessa’s Garden and Gift, Alexandria, VA. Our items will be selling in best condition and priced according to the current market value. 

Shipping charges will be the responsibility of our buyers. This is standard policy on ETSY.

ETSY is an easy and fun way to purchase treasures without leaving the comfort of your home. We trust you will enjoy shopping our online store. Feedback and questions on our Etsy site are welcome. We are happy to engage your comments and suggestions. This has been a practice we enjoy. It’s always fun to know our customers virtually. Perfect for the life we are all leading during COVID isolation.  All of our items are purchased at local auctions. Our inventory will include, what is known in the business as “vintage smalls.”  And we will sell restored lamps/lighting, art, mirrors, “classic” hardcover books, silver, home decor and garden decor. We also have small/petite vintage furniture in our inventory.

CONTESSASHOME looks forward to serving you!

 

 

 

SOLD – Literary Volume – MONET, A Retrospective

SOLD  today to our new Etsy customer in Chicago. It’s a superb and flawless 1985 edition. Original purchase price was $75.00. Another very happy customer who is presenting this book as a “gift.”  We are thrilled when our books sell. Some of us still love the feel of a book in our hand.

SOLD Today – Literary Volume

Sold today on etsy.com  Check it out at ContessasHome  $22

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SOLD – Versailles, Illustrated History Volume

Versailles a historical monument; an informative history of the monument, illustrated in color and black and white; a selection of literary excerpts about the monument and a comprehensive reference section. Versailles, the palace is a true Wonder of Man. Built by King Louis XIV because he was in love with a women and a place. Versailles is the most popular visit in France, even to this day This volume is a fresh history lesson and the pictorials definitely take you to this magnificent place. 9″ x 11.5″ x 3/4″ If you have not visited Versailles this book will urge you on to do so. If you have visited this grand chateau, this book is a wonderful memory of the magnificent opulence of this time period in France’s long history.

Sold today on etsy.com at ContessasHome.

Monet’s Table, Art/Photography Volume

Book, Monet’s Table – The Cooking Journal of Claude Monet. Text by Claire Joyes, Photographs by Jean Bernard Naudin. Monet had a passion for comfort and fine living. This book takes you into the private culinary world of Claude Monet. All the recipes have been expertly prepared, tested and served. It’s a collectors diary of Monet’s favorite recipes from his world travels. “9 x 11″ x 1”. Hard copy/excellent condition book jacket. Copyright 1989.  Selling on etsy.com at ContessasHome. $25

SOLD – Book, Elizabeth Taylor, My Love Affair with Jewelry

SOLD today on eBay. Our first eBay listing sold in three days. Please stay tuned for additional eBay listings at our eBay trade name:  ContessasHome2016.

This book encompasses the first time all of Elizabeth’s jewelry was photographed in one complete collection. 200 illustrations, including 175 full-color photographs.

A perfect book for our new eBay customer.

Congratulations!!

Versailles – Illustrated History Volume

Versailles a historical monument; an informative history of the monument, illustrated in color and black and white; a selection of literary excerpts about the monument and an comprehensive reference section. Versailles, the palace is a true Wonder of Man. Built by King Louis XIV because he was in love with a women and a place. Versailles is the most popular visit in France even to this day This volune is a fresh history lesson and the pictorials definitely take you to this magnificent place. 9″ x 11.5″ x 3/4″ If you have not visited Versailles this book will urge you on to do so. If you have visited this grand chateau, this book is a wonderful memory of the magnificent opulence of this time period in France’s long history. Selling on etsy.com at ContessasHome $22

 

 

 

Vintage Volume, Toulouse-Lautrec Art Posters

Vintage, soft copy volume. Toulouse Lautrec and his Contemporaries – Posters of the Belle Époque. 9″ x 12″ x 1″ Excellent condition. Book produced in Belgium. 104 color, full page size illustrations. Photographed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art from The Wagner Collection.
Contessas has a copy of illustration #7 matted and framed for sale on etsy.com. Check it on in our previous listings at Contessashome. (Large copy)
Selling this book on etsy.com for $25. The color photos in this volume are valued at approximately $10 each. We love this book.