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.