Hbk 4to, 352pp, profusely illustr throughout, facsimile letters, photos, a new and unread copy, excellent, clean tight and unmarked in fine, unclipped and sleeve-protected dj, as new.

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Title: Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience (Historical Nonfiction Letters, Letters from Famous People, Book of Letters and Correspondence)
Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2014
Publication Date: 2014
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1452134251
ISBN 13: 9781452134253
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: As New
Dust Jacket Condition: As New

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This spectacular collection of more than 125 letters offers a never-before-seen glimpse of the events and people of history'the brightest and best, the most notorious, and the endearingly everyday. Entries include a transcript of the letter; a short contextual introduction; and, in 100 cases, a captivating facsimile of the letter itself. The artfulness of Shaun Usher's eclectic arrangement creates a reading experience rich in discovery. Mordant, hilarious, poignant, enlightening'surprise rewards each turn of the page. Colorfully illustrated with photographs, portraits, and relevant artworks, this handsome hardcover is a visual treat too, making Letters of Note an utterly distinctive gift, and an instant classic.

About the Author

Shaun Usher founded the blog-based archive Letters of Note, hugely popular internationally. He lives in Manchester, England.

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