The Duke & Duchess of Windsor Society Quarterly Journal Issue 3/4 2007.
Gaulding, Mark (publisher).
Place Published: Palm Desert, CA:
Publisher: Jmvintage,
Date Published: 2007.
Description: Duke & Duchess of Windsor Society Journal--Back Issue 3/4 2007. A 40-page four color spiral bound news journal. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor Society is an exclusive Society of individuals interested in Wallis and Edward ("WE"). Membership in this "almost cultish" group allows you to participate by sharing your own WE interest and collection with other like-minded individuals throughout the world. The Society was founded over twenty years ago. This organization is founded upon member participation and interest, which is collectively focused in a quarterly journal. Throughout the years it's members have visited and reported on tours of exclusive WE-sites, such as Frogmore, The Mill, among others. Join us for future exciting visits to Windsor haunts around the world or read about the couple's many contributions to fashion, food, entertainment and design. Perhaps you'll be the one who is reporting! Routine columns in the news journal include: WE: biblio-wise a review of books and other media by members; Ask Wallis a humorous fictional Duchess of Windsor advise column; WE: errata a forum for Windsor truths to report intentional (an otherwise) errors in the media by Society members; WE: le collezioni an interview with and look at the collection of featured Society members; WE: cuisine-wise features recipes or excerpts from books related to the Windsor's and food; WE: Sightings features clippings from members of Duke & Duchess of Windsor sightings in the media (newspapers, magazines, films, books, etc); ebay Auction Sightings a review of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor auction market highlighting specific items; WE: excerpts reviewing Duke & Duchess reminiscenses from books, magazines, etc.; Society member news. This issue includes: "COVER: Houses of Windsor, pen drawings by Palm Springs artist, Sue Brucks, of the homes that Wallis and Edward lived in after their marriage. EDITOR'S COLUMN Mark Gaulding (CA); A review of this issue as well as topical commentary on current stories that are in the headlines; WALLIS IN WARRENTON, VIRGINIA Society Member Liz Deering (MD) takes us on a visit to Fauquier County, Virginia and Warrenton and Foxcroft (in Middlesburg). Color photo illustrated of the Foxcroft School, Warren Green Hotel, and the Court House where Wallis obtained her first divorce from Lt. Win Spencer. Includes an accompanying article, IN PIEDMONT SOCIETY CIRCLES, by Eugene Scheel, reprinted with permission The Washington Post. Article orginally appeared in the 4/7/2002 Washington Post; I WORKED FOR THE WINDSORS: Part Five of Five Part Series Dorothy Dean (UK) Dorothy Dean's article about her time in the employment of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor in 1938-39 at Chateau de La Croe and Boulevard Suchet homes. Includes original black & white photos; WE: cuisine-wise June Gaulding (CA) The Duchess of Windsor's The Tomato Ring, recipe by the Duchess which was included in the cookbook, STARS IN YOUR KITCHEN, edited by Marta Michel; DUKE & DUCHESS OF WINDSOR SOCIETY: MEMBER PROFILE A "proustian" interview with Society Member and historical novelist India Edghill (NY) . WE-BIBLIO-wise: Two reviews of recent WE-related novels IN SECRET SERVICE by Mitch Silver and MOKANSHAN by James H. Irwin. The books are reviewed by Society Member and historical novelist India Edghill (NY); TWO WE-related Auctions: end of 2007 & early 2008. Sotheby's auctions of Kelly Klein's (Calvin's ex-wife) Duchess of Windsor Pearl Necklace, earrings, and pendant in early December 2007. Also scheduled for mid-February 2008, an auction at Bonhams New York of Windsor dog collars. Society Member News a Features new members, wanted items, member correspondence, highlights from previous issues. Society member Erna Bringe (IL) brings us a copy of the marriage certificate of Wallis Warfield and Ernest Simpson; The Windsor Collection of Michael Botsko (CA): Part 2. Society member brings us an update of his magnificent Windsor collection including numerous color photographs. Many items were purchased in the great Sotheby's and Christie's Rome auctions. Includes WE clothing, pottery, linen, letters, books, art and other object d'art--all personal effects of WE; Houses of Windsor: Cover story. The ink drawings of artist and Society Member Sue Brucks (CA) are reviewed; WE Sightings Society Members Includes Wallis & Edward excerpts from The Financial Times; New York Post; Daily Mail; Esquire Magazine; The Spectator; The New YOrk Times Magazine; ebay auction sightings A comprehensive review of recent ebay auction results for Duke & Duchess of Windsor-related items." BACKISSUE342007
Binding: SpiralCondition: Fine
Book Id: 17036
Price: $14.00
