Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Arthur 6 june 1809 6 march 1885 was a popular nineteenthcentury american author. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from 1830 to 1878. Selected images from godeys ladys book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. He came of age working for publications in new york, and then in philadelphia. I have an 1864 godeys ladys book that id like an appraisal on. The inside cover and inside page have my great grandmothers rachel thompson signature on it. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Godey s lady s book was the chief financial success among the philadelphia magazines, and, after the port folio a political and literary journalmagazine, enlisted the services of the greatest number of the best writers. While it is worth quite a bit, it is still not among the most valuable of the early issue pennies. Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 lady. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey in 1836, godey bought the bostonbased american ladies magazine, and merged it.
Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. The name of the magazine was then changed to godeys ladys book, and under that name it continued until 1892, when the name became simply godeys magazine. Rates for the ladys book were 2 cents per issue for recipients under 500. The london ladys magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. Hale, godeys was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Godey s lady s book was one of the most popular magazines in nineteenth century america, read by men and women alike in every state and territory. An exploration into godeys ladeys fashion plates april 23, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized. Regency magazines in britain were the ladys magazine 1770, a sixpenny. I remember reading books which were set in the late nineteenth and early tweniteth centuries whose characters mentioned reading godey s lady s book, so i think that they were published for quite some time. Dec 31, 2011 i have an 1864 godey s lady s book that id like an appraisal on. Values, images, and specifications for the 1863 uk penny. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly women s magazine.
Godeys ladys book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a. Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. In 1836 godey purchased the bostonbased american ladies magazine which he merged with his own publication. Godeys ladys book,1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 ladys book godeys the 1850 godeys ladys book is in perfect condition,formore info please email timothy shay arthur timothy shay t. Drafting a fitted jacket steampunk, costume tutorial, dress making patterns, old dresses. All of the coins imagery and inscriptions are able to be felt and easily discerned. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers addeddate 20110409 15. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues louis a. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with measurements for a garment to be sewn at home. I have an 1864 godey s lady s book that id like an appraisal on.
The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. Because condition is everything when it comes to coins this old, collectors are always looking for 1863 indian head pennies in pristine condition. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. The first successful womens magazine and most widely circulated magazine in the antebellum united states, godeys ladys book offered fashion illustrations and advice, literary pieces, and articles on current events and popular culture. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Godeys ladys book was first published in 1830 and quickly became the first successful american journal for women. By 1837 godey acquired sara josepha hales ladies magazine and literary gazette. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the. A classic indian head cent struck at the height of the civil war. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Mans shirt, godeys ladys book april, there is no image for this pattern. Latest style of bonnets, godeys ladys book 1863 jan june.
Godey s lady s book sarah josepha hale in 1822, a 34 year old mother of four might reasonably expect that her life s work had already been established. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. The project gutenberg ebook of ladys book, by godey, l a. Godeys is best known for the handtinted fashion plate, which appears at the start of each issue and provides a record of the progression of womens dress. Susan baileys new book is part of a series called literary portals to prayer. Godey s lady s book, alternatively known as godey s magazine and lady s book, was an american women s magazine that was published in philadelphia from 1830 to 1878. Godey s lady s book description of itself in january 1851 vol 42. In the 1860s godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Nov 06, 2008 they were popular later than that, too. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. Grading the 1869 indian head when it comes to determining the value of a coin that is as old as the. Godey s lady s book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a.
Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. Godeys ladys book the book of the nation, literary and. During the first six years of its existence, it included mainly articles clipped from british womens magazines. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Godeys ladys book description of itself in january 1851 vol 42. Godeys ladys book was one of the most popular magazines of the nineteenth century. I have an 1864 godeys ladys book that id like an appraisal.
Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. With the growing popularity of the series those minted in the 1860s are worth large premiums. Godey was born to two poor french immigrant parents and had no formal education as a child. Washington post, the oldtime misers purse, april 20, 1919. Though the years have caused some of the tone and coloration of the coin to fade, it remains in great condition. Godeys ladys book was the chief financial success among the philadelphia magazines, and, after the port folio a political and literary journalmagazine, enlisted the services of the greatest number of the best writers. An uncirculated 1863 indian head penny looks like it was just taken off the production line yesterday. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Reconstructing and gendering the distribution networks of godeys. For much of its run, particuarly before godeys death in 1878, it was among the most popular and successful magazines of its day, and it made a nice fortune for mr.
But like many women novelists whose lives would follow a similar pattern in coming generations, sarah josepha hale had a quite different future in store. Godey s lady s book was founded by louis antoine godey as a publication to inform, entertain, and educate the american woman. Bengough appeared in the january 1896 issue of godeys ladys book. Most importantly, sarah josepha hale 17881879 became the new editor of godeys ladys book. If your 1868 penny has avoided the most common problems found on old coins the value often doubles. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Godeys ladys book philadelphia, pa edgar allan poe. Work department, godeys ladys book, october 1863, 304. If the word liberty on the indians headband is able to be made out, you can bet that your coin will sell near the higher end of the price spectrum. Established in 1979, boston book company offers rare, scholarly books in all fields. Godey s lady s book,1850 godey s lady s book,rare book sale, 1850 lady s book godey s the 1850 godey s lady s book is in perfect condition,formore info please email timothy shay arthur timothy shay t. Tutorial with great stepbystep directions to making a civil war era bonnet.
Instant indian head cent collection 10 different more than 100 year old dates. Godeys ladys book and magazine, january 1863 godeys on. She at first published her works anonymously, but by the 1830s began selling her writing under her name. Godeys ladys book sarah josepha hale in 1822, a 34 year old mother of four might reasonably expect that her lifes work had already been established. The mother of four agreed to the proposition, and godeys ladys book was born afresh, with significant influence by hale. This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations. He offered hale the post of editor, which would allow her to remain in boston. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Theres an antique store right down the street from my house and already ive found two big thick books, one dated 1866 and the other, 1878. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania.
Collection by penny dipalma last updated 9 weeks ago. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. May 7, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized trend setting for the women of its time. Our attention has been called to the new woman so frequently of late, and in such indefinite terms, that it is of some interest to inquire whence she came and whither she is going.
Each monthly issue has a colored plate from an ongoing series labeled godeys unrivaled colored fashions that showcase contemporary womens styles, an embroidery pattern that is. Founded in philadelphia in 1830 by louis antoine godey 18041878 and edited for four decades by sarah josepha hale 17881879, the. Just below the value chart are images and descriptions to compare your coin, giving you an idea of its grade. See more ideas about fashion plates, victorian fashion and 19th century fashion. About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue.
Godey founded the ladys book in 1830, in philadelphia, pa. Nor was godeys format or content in any way exceptional. It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. The practical trend was begun in 1863 by ebenezer butterick, who devised.
Womens magazines frequently reflect the changing view of womens role in society. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book, by various this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the united states and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Notes on some pages, the text is cut off because it runs into the binding of the book. Hale brought substance to the magazine, and wrote frequently about the notion of women s sphere.
April 9, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized. I know that they were popular before and during the civil war. In 1839, he merged it with the ladies magazine of boston, retaining the capable editorial hand of mrs. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book january. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Godey s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Godey s lady s book and magazine, january 1863 godey s on. Godeys ladys book was one of the most popular magazines in nineteenth century america, read by men and women alike in every state and territory. The outside cover is moderately worn but very much intact. Godey s magazine, volumes 6263 library of american civilization.
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