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INTOLERABLY "The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid. I have read all Mrs. Radcliffe's works, and most of them with great pleasure. The Mysteries of Udolpho, when I had once begun it, I could not lay down again; I remember finishing it in... Continue Reading →
VERDURE It was a sweet view -- sweet to the eye and the mind. English verdure, English culture, English comfort, seen under a sun bright, without being oppressive. The Narrator on Abbey-Mill Farm, Emma, Chapter 42 These poetic lines were prefaced by a description of Abbey-Mill Farm, which Emma and her party of family and... Continue Reading →
ENDUREDÂ I danced with Mr. John Wood again, twice with a Mr. South, a lad from Winchester, who, I suppose, is as far from being related to the bishop of that diocese as it is possible to be, with G. Lefroy, and J. Harwood, who, I think, takes to me rather more than he used... Continue Reading →
INJUNCTION As soon as they entered the house, Marianne with a kiss of gratitude, and these two words just articulate through her tears, "Tell mama," withdrew from her sister and walked slowly up stairs. Elinor would not attempt to disturb a solitude so reasonable as what she now sought; and with a mind anxiously pre-arranging... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Over the past 170 years, many have attempted to illustrate Jane Austen's characters and scenes from her novels, but few have succeeded to complement her intent as well as the late 19th-century artists Chris Hammond. I rather think that Jane Austen would have approved of Miss Hammond. Their... Continue Reading →
HAPPY HOLIDAYS Many happy returns of the holiday season to all my Janeite friends. I hope that you have wrapped up that last gift, trimmed the tree up right and dashed down a few hot buttered rum's to get the season rolling! But before you get tucked up in your bed's Christmas eve night, don't forget to put out... Continue Reading →
DEIGNEDÂ when they were suddenly arrested by the sight of the stranger, and Elizabeth, happening to see the countenance of both as they looked at each other, was all astonishment at the effect of the meeting. Both changed colour; one looked white, the other red. Mr. Wickham, after a few moments, touched his hat --... Continue Reading →
JANE AUSTEN BICENTENARY CELEBRATION COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS 1975 _____________________________________________ WRAP PARTY Thanks for joining us this week for Jane Austen's 232nd. birthday celebration honoring the design and issue of her bicentenary stamps in Great Britain in 1975. I hope you enjoyed learning about the fascinating design process, the history of their release and the celebration by the Jane... Continue Reading →
 JANE AUSTEN BICENTENARY CELEBRATION COMMEMORATIVE  STAMPS 1975 _____________________________________________ Part five PRESS, PRINTING & PUBLIC Early in 1973, it had been proposed that the new stamps be released on Jane Austen's birthday of December 16th. Unfortunately, this conflicted with the release of the planned Christmas stamps, so the release was scheduled for July or August of 1975. Further production delays... Continue Reading →
Pride & Prejudice Limited Edition Collector's DVD Gift Set  40% OFF SALE For one week only, the on-line A & E Shop is offering the 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel of the ultimate love story Pride & Prejudice staring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle at 40% off list price and $1.00... Continue Reading →
JANE AUSTEN BICENTENARY CELEBRATION COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS 1975 _______________________________________________  Part four REVEAL & APPROVAL On June 5th (1974), Barbara Brown's four stamp illustrations were revealed to the Stamp Advisory Committee and approved. The final details such as variations on the amount of information (Austen's name and dates, book titles, names of characters) were still under discussion, and... Continue Reading →
JANE AUSTEN BICENTENARY CELEBRATION COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS 1975 __________________________________________________ Part three AN INSPIRATION Barbara Brown's challenge in creating artwork of Jane Austen's characters was a daunting but not unique task. How could one honestly represent such beloved characters whose persona's have been so wholly impressed in the imagination of her readers for over 160 years? It... Continue Reading →
