I was lucky enough to find this book from the 1940's entitled:
This book covers every possible letter writing topic, including grammar and spelling:
The book includes example letters of each topic which you are encourage to copy or add your own wording. From the chapter called, "How to Assure Him or Her of Your Faithfulness", we find this gem:
I especially love the part where she's so miserable from his suspicious mind that she wishes she was dead. That'll show him!
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Have a great day!
Sick Sad Little World
6 years ago
Ohhhhhhhhhhh this is just tooooooooo cool!! LOVE IT! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDelete*LOL* Oh, that Fred! What a home wrecker! Great post, what a funny book!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! That letter is hysterical!
ReplyDeleteAmazing find! It looks like such a fun read; do post more of it if you get the chance!
ReplyDeleteOh, the Torrid Affair... Great all girls night in and wine subject! LOL
ReplyDeleteOh, how cute! I need a copy of this, haha!
ReplyDeleteI love all things vintage and I love this blog! :) First time I've stopped by. I'll be back! :)
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness! I love love love this book! I love anything that has to do with the lost art of letter writing! and this is great!
ReplyDeleteThats soo cool! love it:)
ReplyDeleteAhh that book is marvellous!
ReplyDeleteMaggi i was wondering if u could make a header to me? :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so immensely lovely. I adore vintage etiquette books of all sorts and would relish the chance to read a title like this - on such a timeless subject - from cover to cover.
ReplyDeleteThank you dearly for your many fantastic comments, recently, honey! I adore your idea of a recipe swap as part of our letters and will include one in the next letter I zip off your way. I have quite a collection of recipes, so if there's anything in particular that you're ever looking for, please don't hesitate to ask - I take requests :D
Wishing you a day as lovely as you are, doll!
Jessica
I just love vintage books on etiquette, they are adorable.
ReplyDeleteYour friend above me has a wonderful idea for a recipe swap via snail mail...I would love love love to get on that. :-))
What a gem of a find!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteI have a 1947 Etiquette book and one on living alone and liking it. So charming to read these!
"Cease tormenting me and be your reasonable self again." I think I shall say that to my husband whenever he sees my mugs with day-old tea bags in them.
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Wow this is AWESOME! It makes me want to start searching for great vintage books like this!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the posting and presentation. It was AaaaaaaaWesome!
ReplyDeleteLove Letters
Can you tell me who wrote this booklet? I have been trying to find a printed copy or pdf online for years.
ReplyDeleteI've also been looking for a copy but haven't had any luck. Wonder if the original poster has scanned and posted it anywhere.
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