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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 →
JANE AUSTEN BICENTENARY CELEBRATION COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS 1975 ___________________________________________________ Part two A COMMISSION Early in March of 1974, artist and book illustrator Barbara G. Brown  of Saxon Artist, Ltd., was commissioned by the SAC to create preliminary designs of the Jane Austen bicentenary stamp set. Miss Brown met Stuart Rose to discuss preliminary ideas; it... Continue Reading →
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANE AUSTEN 16 December 1775 Pull out your party horns and paper bonnets, and join the livations today for the authoress of awe, Jane Austen! I shall be celebrating in style with an all day marathon of a viewing of the film adaptations of Pride & Prejudice. Which One you ask? I shall... Continue Reading →
JANE AUSTEN BICENTENARY CELEBRATION COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS 1975 __________________________________________________ In honor of the felicitous celebration of Jane Austen's birthday here at Austenprose, we shall be visiting the story behind a reverent homage to our dear authoress. The creation and issue of the 1975 British bicentenary stamps. Part One A PROPOSAL In 1973, as the momentous 200th anniversary of Jane... Continue Reading →
