The Duke & Duchess of Windsor Society Quarterly Journal Issue 3/4 2005.
Gaulding, Mark (publisher).
Place Published: Palm Desert:
Publisher: Jmvintage,
Date Published: 2005.
Description: Duke & Duchess of Windsor Society Journal--Back Issue 3/4 2005. A 30-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 PHOTO/STORY: An important 1923 Prince of Wales painting is for sale. Color photograph of a painting by artist Howard Chandler Christy that appeared in McCall's Magazine, September 1924, with an article by Major Frank E. Verney, "The Prince Who Does Not Want to Be King." Photo © Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts 2005; Editor's Column by Mark Gaulding (CA). A review of this issue as well as topical commentary on current stories that are in the headlines; THE SOCIETY REPORT: The Duchess and the Royal Family by Tori Van Orden Martinez (IL). Part Two of a two-part series about the relationship the Duchess had with the Royal Family. This issue focuses on The Kents, Lord Louis Mountbatten, and Queen Elizabeth II; WE Society Rendezvous by Erna Bringe (IL) and Bridie Kelly (CA). Founding Society members and former editors, Erna Bringe and Bridie Kelly enjoy a reunion in Windsor Wonderland!; COVER STORY: An important Prince of Wales painting is for sale by Lawrence Steigrad, Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts Gallery, New York. Mr. Steigrad gives us the provenance and story of the Howard Chandler Christy painting that is for sale at Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts Gallery in Manhattan; WE EXCERPTS: The Life & Gardens of Harvey Ladew by Christopher Weeks. Excerpts from the autobiography of Harvey Ladew, "American Equerry to His Royal Highness." The Duke & Duchess of Windsors' various meetings with the Mr. Ladew; House of Windsor/House of Strong by Nicholas Nicholson, Manager, Special Client Services, Mrs. John L. Strong Co. A fascinating account of the relationship between the Windsors and Mrs. John L. Strong Co., who provided the couple with stationery throughout their lifetime; Society Member News: Features new members, highlights from upcoming issues, highlights from previous issues; Postscript: Another WE Treasure Trove by Hector Zerbino (FRANCE)/Mark Gaulding (CA). A recent auction in Paris of WE-related wedding items that originally came from Charles and Fern Bedaux's Chateau de Cande. French Society Member Hector Zerbino brings us this follow-up report; Duke & Duchess of Windsor Society: Member Profile. An interview with Society Member Tori V. Martinez; Duke & Duchess of Windsor Society: le collezioni of Society Member Tori V. Martinez. Favorites are highlighted from Tori's Windsor collection; WE: biblio-wise: Maitresse-en titre (the king's mistress) by Mark Gaulding (CA). The book Sex With Kings, by Eleanor Herman, is reviewed; WE: biblio-obscure by Mark Gaulding (CA). Three obscure books about the abdication; WE: cuisine-wise--Entertaining at the Bois: A complete winter menu by June Gaulding. June tests recipe from These Entertaining People by Florence Pritchett Smith. A complete luncheon menu that includes "Stuffed Red Mullet Antibes," "Sauteed Chicken with Chanterelle Mushrooms," and "Mango Compote, Hot Rum Sauce;" WE Sightings by Society Members. Includes Wallis & Edward excerpts from Paper Magazine, InStyle Magazine, The New Yorker Magazine, The New York Times, The New York Post, and The Washington Post; ebay auction sightings: a comprehensive review of recent ebay auction results for Duke & Duchess of Windsor-related items. A Duke of Windsor sterling silver trophy tankard sells for $8,000. A unique Cartier diamond pen and brooch, commissioned in 1968 sells for $3,624. BACKISSUE342005
Binding: SpiralCondition: Fine
ISBN: B000H5PZXA
Book Id: 17522
Price: $14.00
