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The listing, Amy Vanderbilt Complete Book of Etiquette has ended.

As a guide to contemporary living published in 1978 with ISBN 0385133758 and near 900 pages, this book covers the do's and don'ts of nearly every situation for living. It contains the original 1952 edition Introduction and covers:
Family relationships
Manners in the family
The Teenager and young adult
The adopted child
Single life
Household management in a Servant-less society (!)
Ceremonies of life
Christenings & Confirmations
Graduations and Debuts
Engagements
Wedding Invitation & announcements
Wedding gifts
Today's trousseau
Preparations for the wedding
The wedding attendants and duties
Pre-wedding parties
Dress for the wedding
The rehearsal
The Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Reception
Second & subsequent Marriages
After the wedding
Anniversaries
Funerals
Informal Entertainment
Menu Inspiration
Setting your Table
Cocktail Parties
Informal Luncheons & teas
Formal Entertainment
Entertaining Out of Doors
Weekend guests
Special types of Entertaining
At Ease at Table
Getting a job
Men & Women as colleagues in the Office
Business entertainment
Telephone manners( many places need help here!!)
General office manners
Opening your own business
Stationery-
A Stationery Wardrobe
Letter Writing, the ultimate Human communication
Invitations, Acceptances & regrets
Calling Cards Etiquette
Heraldic Devices
Correct forms of address
Parliamentary procedure
Jury Duty
The White House
Flag & National Anthem
Visiting a Naval Vessel
An Audience with the Pope
PUBLIC
You, your wardrobe and accessories
Mens Apparel
Dining in Restaurants
Private clubs
Considerate sportsman
and more follows!
Fun reading if nothing else, so much has been forgotten in our society so much ignored, and common courtesies are so necessary...
Excellent condition for age, dust cover very good, HC book.


Questions & Comments
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This is a fantastic auction!!!! My mom has had her Amy Vanderbilt Book Of Etiquette for as long as I can recall. Growing up I was always being referred to "go check Amy." :) Etiquette is a dying, much needed thing these days.
Jan 11th, 2016 at 4:54:41 AM PST by
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yes, it's something should be taught in school at least as an elective!
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Jan 11th, 2016 at 7:12:14 AM PST by
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Nice listing...
Jan 2nd, 2016 at 6:05:01 PM PST by
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tyvm
Jan 2nd, 2016 at 8:08:45 PM PST by
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How many pages?
Jan 3rd, 2016 at 3:21:13 PM PST by
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first line
Jan 3rd, 2016 at 3:22:02 PM PST by
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Jan 3rd, 2016 at 3:22:33 PM PST by
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Jan 3rd, 2016 at 3:23:06 PM PST by
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I think this would be a thoughtful gift ♥ it!
Jan 11th, 2016 at 1:05:12 AM PST by
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could be!
Jan 11th, 2016 at 3:36:04 AM PST by
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I tried!!! I'm low on credits & spent too much already this month. :)
Jan 19th, 2016 at 11:58:48 AM PST by

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