The titles are all octavos in decorated slipcases, near fine with some toning and tiny tears. Democracy in america westvacos american classics series. Decorum a practical treatise on etiquette and dress of. Tolkien, this calligraphy picture book would make just as much sense if it were titled letters from father. The company also has interests in consumer and office products and specialty chemicals. Westvaco american classics publisher series librarything. Privately printed in a limited edition by the westvaco corporation, christmas 1985, this volume presents a collection of early american almanacs but is designed as a working almanac for 1986.
This was the westvaco christmas release of 1958 which was the first volume in their annual american classic series which was published each year until 2007. The volumes were sent out as a limited edition at christmas by the west virginia pulp and paper company, later meadwestvaco. Meadwestvaco corporation, formed in early 2002 by the merger of mead corporation and westvaco corporation, operates as a leading packaging company that serves the food and beverage, media and entertainment, personal care, cosmetic, and healthcare industries. Design of the new bible was initiated in l by world book. Meadwestvaco, west virginia pulp and paper company, 2007. Titles in the mead westvaco american classics series aka.
Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Abaa 50 years of westvaco christmas classics archive by. A collection of special limited editions of classic literature, american history, and political titles issued by westvaco over the course of many yeras. A run of these wellproduced books issued at christmas time by the westvaco company, one of the largest manufacturer of paper in the united states. The westvaco american classics series fine press forum. A collection of 50 books in the mead westvaco american classics series also known as the westvaco christmas classics published consecutively between 1958 and 2007. Voices from an earlier america by westvaco and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A silk road journey ii a passage to india with intriguing india by e. Limited edition, published christmas 1986, one in an annual series of books published by westvaco for its employees and clients. A run of these wellproduced books issued at christmas time by the westvaco company, one of the largest. James fenimore cooper chapters by cooper james fenimore. Westvaco christmas series of american classics ebth.
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Homage to the book, portfolio of broadsides, westvaco corporation, homage to the book, portfolio of broadsides, westvaco corporation, 1969. Each book features a hardcover and presentation case and was published by the westvaco corporation. The christmas 1989 issue by westvaco which is the 32nd volume in westvaco s annual american classic series. These limited edition books were given to employees each year for christmas. This edition was published in 1964 as part of west virginia pulp and paper companys american classics series. Each truncated book features an artfully produced binding and custom illustrated slipcase. Books in the westvaco christmas classic series also known as the mead westvaco christmas series for sale by towns end books. Best books to read when the snow is falling, favorite christmas books, best seasonal romance christmas, winter, best christmas themed book. Online shopping for christmas holidays from a great selection at books. Laidin is a printed presentation paper signed by an officer of westvaco. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. A collection of 50 books in the meadwestvaco american classics series also known as the westvaco christmas classics published consecutively between 1958 and 2007.
The westvaco christmas release of 1997 which is the 40th volume in westvacos. They are roughly comparable to the prect heritage press books and even more to the folio books. Collection of limited edition classic literature by westvaco. Favorite christmas books score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. In praise of american creativity by westvaco corporation. In our time by hemingway westvaco american classics.
I have read her new christmas book every year for the past few years and i always enjoy them. Fine in 14 dark blue leather and tan paper covered boards with gilt text stamping on the spine and gilt text on the front board with decorated end sheets. The christmas 1979 issue by westvaco which is the 22nd volume in their series of american classics. Welcome to, a website for reference materials related to used, rare, and collectible books, ephemera, and periodicals. Get in the christmas spirit with a fiction novel or prepare for advent with a sacred devotional reading. The legend of sleepy hollow was originally part of the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. The company also manufactures specialty chemicals that are byproducts of the paper production process. Limited edition, westvaco corporation, christmas 2000 westvaco american. Childrens books for kids of all ages are plentiful.
Christmas books for kids christmas jesus christian christmas childrens christmas preschool christmas christmas activities christmas quotes christmas pictures christmas traditions christmas pictures 25 christmas books about christ celebrate the 25 days leading up to chirsts birth with a new chirst centered christmas picture book each day. West virginia pulp and paper company folio society. Upfor auction is the rare westvaco edition of edgar allan poes tales in a slip case. We recently published our 5th annual packaging matters survey results. Westvaco american classic lot of 12 books that were given aa employee gifts. This beautiful slipcased limited edition of democracy in america was privately published by westvaco corporation for christmas 1999.
Nov 4, 2015 discover an array of vintage christmas and holiday books from years gone by. Im definitely keeping my eye out for other books by the west virginia pulp and paper company. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Westrock creates winning solutions for our customers that connect people to products. Westvaco american classic lot 12 books employee gifts. Common knowledge publisher series westvaco american classics. Forster and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The book has some obvious wear to it, like it was read many times. A limited edition released by the westvaco corporation for christmas 1998, in honor of what would have been hemingways 100th birthday. New books titles added to inventory for sale by towns end books. Westrock packaging solutions to drive your business growth. I enjoyed the cozy, small town and the interesting characters that melody created. Not without laughter is a novel written by langston hughes and published in 1930. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. This website is owned and operated by a book coop, which is a cooperative legally incorporated in the state of wisconsin. The christmas 1964 issue by westvaco which is the seventh volume in westvaco s annual american classic series. Beige cloth, gilt titles, color illustrated slipcase and endpapers from a painting by paul cezanne, ribbon marker bound in. Now, this book like all of her christmas books, is a simple story without a great deal of depth or development. American notes by charles dickens, first edition abebooks. Not without laughter is a novel written by langston hughes and published in.
Many of these beautiful books were published in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Books about the lewis and clark expedition for sale by towns end books. Meadwestvaco corporation was an american packaging company based in richmond virginia. This edition by charles dickens is published by westvaco corporation designed by bradbury thompson. Subtitled a practical treatise on etiquette and dress of the best american society. We carry a significant stock of books within a number of series written and published since the early 1900s. A treasury of american humor by various authors, n. A collection of 21 short stories by james fennimore cooper. Dark green cloth with pictorial slipcase, illustrated with full page engravings printed on light tan paper.
She has figured in an occasional book, but never before in english, nor indeed in. Rare westvaco book edgar allan poe tales 1964 slip case. These books were limited editions and were handed out to customers and friends of the company. A special edition of thoreaus famous work, issued as part of westvaco s christmas series, with a foreword by jean a.