BOOKS
The Art of the Handwritten Note:
A Guide to Reclaiming Civilized Communication
by Margaret Shepard
Author and calligrapher Margaret Shepherd’s book celebrates the unique qualities of the handwritten note by offering readers practical and insightful instructions on the best way to create correspondence via pen and paper. Each section features helpful examples of various types of handwritten notes. Filled with invaluable advice concerning everything from the best type of pen and proper penmanship, to the appropriate notes to use for the right occasion, this little book will be a welcome addition to those who appreciate the enduring art of the handwritten note.
Hard cover, 150 pages.
$16.00
Georgetown Houses of the Federal Period
by Deering Davis, Stephen P. Dorsey, and Ralph Cole Hall
Originally published in 1944, this guide takes you through Georgetown’s most beautiful and historic homes. Most are still in private hands and not open for public viewing. Includes a wonderful, concise history of Georgetown and its Federal period homes. Soft cover, 129 pages.
$12.95
Great Houses of the South
by Laurie Ossman
Featuring visually stunning photographs and captivating text, this book is a celebration of historic Southern homes. Author Laurie Ossman devotes equal attention to well-known estates such as George Washington’s Mt. Vernon as to lesser known but equally fascinating properties like Oak Valley in Louisiana. She aptly conveys the detailed family histories and architectual evolutions of these socially and culturally important places.
Hard Cover, 268 pages.
$55.00
Master Builders, A Guide to Famous American Architects
by LASTNational Trust for Historic Preservation, and Diane Maddex
From Benjamin Latrobe to I.M. Pei, a history of famous American architects with descriptions and photos of their best-known work. A great guide for anyone interested in architecture. Soft cover, 208 pages.
$24.95
Splendours of Georgetown
various authors
A Tudor Place publication. Incredible photographic and written essay on Georgetown’s most beautiful and historic homes. Most are not open to the public and include recent photos only available in this book. A wonderful Forward by Paul Dolinsky of the Historic American Buildings Survey. Soft cover, 44 pages.
$8.95
Tiffany’s Table Manners for Teenagers
Written by the former chairman of Tiffany’s and originally published in 1961, this timeless book on table manners gives helpful advice on proper table etiquette in an engaging and humorous manner. The book focuses upon different types of food courses and the table manners appropriate to the respective courses. Young people will appreciate the lively illustrations accompanying the text, as well as the concise instructions concerning such matters as the proper way to hold a soup spoon, or converse with others at the dinner table. A must for all teens learning to be graceful and confident in social situations.
Hard cover, 95 pages.
$17.00
Tudor Place Historic House and Garden Souvenir Guide Book
A Tudor Place publication. A concise and beautifully photographed history of this lovely house and garden. Open to the public in 1988, the house reflects 178 years of single-family ownership all descended from America’s first “First Lady”, Martha Washington. Soft cover, 29 pages.
$6.95
Tudor Place
by Armistead Peter 3rd
On CD, a page-by-page reproduction of the 1969 book. Written by Mr. Peter in preparation for the eventual opening of his Georgetown mansion to the public, the book is a lovingly written and photographed documentation of one of the important historic homes in our nation’s capital. It contains many interesting insights about Tudor Place and its wonderful family.
$25.00
Very Washington DC:
A Celebration of the History and Culture of America’s Capital City
by Diana Hollingsworth Gessler
This charming book introduces the reader to many of the neighborhoods and attractions in Washington DC and surrounding areas. In vibrant watercolor sketches, artist and author Diana Hollingsworth Gessler captures the historic charm that makes Washington, DC one of the most visited destinations in the country.
Hard cover, 160 pages.
$15.95
Who Is Markie?
by Anne C. Webb and Frances Scott
Biography of Peter family member Martha (Markie) Williams, cousin to Mary Custis Lee and friend of Robert E. Lee. Written by local historians Anne Webb and Frances Scott. Soft Cover, 232 pages.
$25.00
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