Vera Connolly (29 results)

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Large Magazine, folio, illus wraps, 66p, VG with a few small closed edge tares and general light wear. Much on the war.

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Uncle Sam's Advice To Housewives V1: Compiled From Government Bulletins (1917) is a book that provides practical tips and advice to housewives on how to manage their household during World War I. The book is compiled from various government bulletins and covers topics such as food conservation, meal planning, home economics, and nutrition. It also includes recipes for dishes that use less meat and sugar, as well as instructions on how to preserve food for later use. The author, Vera Leona Connolly, was a home economist and lecturer who worked for the United States Department of Agriculture during the war. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of home economics and the role of women during wartime.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a practical guide for American housewives on preserving food and preparing vegetables, providing an essential resource for managing household resources and ensuring a healthy and fulfilling diet in the early 20th century. Published in 1917, the book reflects the anxieties and priorities of a nation on the cusp of war, emphasizing the importance of food storage and efficient use of resources. The author, drawing upon government bulletins and the expertise of agricultural experts, delves into the intricacies of preserving eggs using water glass and lime methods, while providing detailed instructions on preparing a wide variety of vegetables, including spinach, cabbage, cauliower, and asparagus. The book explores the science behind vegetable cooking, discussing the chemical changes that occur during preparation and emphasizing the importance of proper blanching and ventilation to enhance both taste and digestibility. Through its blend of practical advice and scientific insight, the book serves as a valuable time capsule, capturing the culinary knowledge and domestic realities of a bygone era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book serves as a practical guide to food conservation during a time of global scarcity, emphasizing the importance of individual action in supporting the war effort and ensuring national well-being. The author underscores the gravity of the food shortage caused by factors like poor harvests and the disruption of global trade due to the ongoing war. The text delves into specific strategies for conserving essential food groups, including wheat, meat, sugar, and fats. It offers practical advice on reducing waste, making substitutions, and utilizing alternative ingredients. Recipes and meal plans are provided, showcasing how to maintain a nutritious and satisfying diet while adhering to conservation principles. Beyond individual households, the book also explores broader aspects of food management, such as home gardening, canning, drying, and storage techniques. It emphasizes the significance of community cooperation and responsible practices in shops, markets, and public eating places to prevent food spoilage and ensure public health. This book's insights into food conservation resonate with themes of resourcefulness, civic duty, and collective action, offering valuable lessons that remain relevant in times of scarcity and uncertainty. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 382 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

paperback. Condition: Good. Good. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. . SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Fair. First Edition. 114 pages. Articles: Rampageous Reuther - an intimate appraisal of the United Auto Workers' (UAW) Walter Reuther; Heels Among the Heroes - there are too many Peck's bad boys in our occupation forces - article with nice photos of Americans serving in Germany; Stop, Look and Live! - Detroit's successful campaign to reduce auto casualties; Lady Killers - Lady Roller Derby participants - article with great color photos of Gerry Murray, Evalyn Karran and others; Circus Opera - Elephants trumpet and horses galumph when Salmaggi stages Aida; Lethal Lullaby - facts to know if you take sleeping pills; Big Tin God - the saga of Simon Patino of Bolivia and his vast Gold and Tin mining empire; Interesting back page editorial on Britain's Palestine problem. Fiction: The Hard Way Home; A Sense of Echelon; Clock Without Hands; What a Man Wants; Love is Kind of Fragile; Trouble on the Autobahn. Ads include: Studebaker trucks; Listerine; Ethyl; Shell agricultural research; Admiral phonographs; Philco phonographs - with Bing Crosby photo; Life Savers; Buick (nice 2-page photo Ford cars; Anso film; Camel cigarettes with photo of hospital intern and caption "More doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette; Gillette razor ad features caricature of footbal player Steve Van-Buren ad); Rare full-page color ad for Wurlitzer Juke Boxes; GE light bulbs - with photo of George Burns and Gracie Allen; Clicquot Club sparkling water; Good Year (color centerfold); Garod radios; Mission Orange beverage; Carole Landis is featured for Dupont; Spertt Portable Sunlamps - with color photos; Dodge cars; Schlitz beer; "The Best Years of Our Lives" movie starring Fredric March and Myrna Loy; RCA Victor phonographs; Oregon tourism - with photos; Lucky Strike cigarette ad on back cover shows farmer holding huge golden leaf. Somewhat above-average external wear. Cover pulling from one staple. A worthy vintage copy. Darling, Gilbert; Pachner, William; Beall, C.C.; Peskin-, David; Forsberg, Howard; Karger, George; Collins, John; Siebel, Frederick; Baumgartner, Warren (illustrator).…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 394. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1917 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 394.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 394. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1917 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume 2 Language: English Pages: 394 Volume 2.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 390. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1917 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume 1 Language: English Pages: 390 Volume 1.…

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1917 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 392 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 392 Language: English.…

Condition: Very Good. Vera Russell (1911-1992) Born Vera Vladimirovna Poliakoff moved to the UK aged eight with her parents fleeing the Russian Revolution in 1917. Taking the name Lindsay, she trained in ballet before moving into acting making her stage debut in 1932 starring alongside Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud. After a stint as a WW2 reporter, in 1956 she married the art critic John Russell, later becoming a gallery owner and exhibition organiser in her own right. and maintained close friendships with artists like David Hockney, Francis Bacon, and Henry Moore. The archive - Christopher Fry (1907-2005).ALS 1964 about delaying his return home after the funeral of his friend Wynard Browne and explaining how he's waiting for John Huston (1906-1987) to arrive in London [Fry wrote the screenplay for Huston's 1966 film "The Bible: In The Beginning." Francis Kin. Good 2 pp handwriiten card from 1990 discussin Rushdie, Parague and a Moscow architect. Freya Stark (1893-1993). ALS to Vera Russell, 1972, describing the ill health of Dulcie. Elaine Dundy (1921-2008). ALS to VR, 1981, enjoying the history of the Artist Market and catching up, "what a wonderful friend the arts has always had in you - and all the arts - not just the visual ones." Jules Supervielle Good 2 page ALS to art critic John Russell 1951, handwritten in French. Cyril Connolly 1 pp ALS mostly about Eastbourne and VR's 'Expo' to which he suggests lending som Modern Movement books.Pamela Hansford Johnson (1912-1981). 2 pp TLS with handwritten additions, 1964, providing advice to Vera and John Russell for their forthcoming trip to the USSR, including which writers and academics they should meet whilst there. William Sansom (1912-1976). Two ALS to Vera Russell from William Sansom, and two ALS and three postcards to Vera from Ruth Grundy [wife of Sansom] and William, 1960s James Lord (1922-2009).US writer on art - an autograph Letter Signed to Vera Russell, 24 December 1975, affectionate in tone. Clementine Spencer-Churchill ALS to VR, 13 March 1968, accepting her dinner invitation, "I hope you and your other guests won't find me bad company. Alas! I'm getting rather deaf. Kathleen Tynan short 1980 TLs from Los Angeles about her husband Kenneth Tynan's death "I doubt that your argument much disturbed the friendship.' William Plomer (1903-1973). 4pp ALS to art critic John Russell 1967, thanking him for the book on Seurat, explaining how he appreciates Seurat and Millet, and stating that he is having to adapt to Benjamin Britten's plans. Richard Ellman (1918-1987). . Adrian Stokes (1902-1972). ALS, 29 July 1968 on the Matisse exhibition .Docteur Henri Mondor (1885-1962). Personal business card. Sir Charles Theodore Hagberg Wright (1862- 1940). ALS to VR as Vera Poliakoff., 6 April 1932 Kathleen Raine (1908-2003). ALS to VR, discussing the death of Herbert Read, Ascona Rupert Doone and Hadrian VII PLUS collection of original photographs, including Russell Page (in Vera's garden); Darius Milhaud; Adrian Stokes; Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau; Samuel Marshak; Eugene Ionesco; Yevgeny Yevtushenko A collection of clippings of persons considered by John Russell to be in the "Hall of Fame 1924-1926" Very good. Signedes.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1917. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume v.1, Pages:- 396, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume v.1 396 396.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1917. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume v.2, Pages:- 398, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume v.2 398 398.…

Paperback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.