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1973 Beta Sigma Phi International Party Book Vintage Spiral Party Planning and Entertaining Guide

This 1973 Beta Sigma Phi International Party Book contains hundreds of member submitted ideas for themed parties, decorations, invitations, menus, games, and activities.

The colorful plastic comb bound guide covers holiday gatherings, formal dinners, casual get togethers, and wonderfully specific 1970s party themes from Beta Sigma Phi chapters across the country.

Details

  • Item: Party planning and entertaining book
  • Title: The Beta Sigma Phi International Party Book
  • Author: Compiled from ideas submitted by members of Beta Sigma Phi International
  • Publisher: Favorite Recipes Press, Montgomery, Alabama
  • Year: 1973
  • Edition/Printing: Not confirmed from photos
  • Format: Softcover with white plastic comb binding
  • Dust Jacket: Absent, as issued
  • Genre: Entertaining, party planning, and social history
  • Special Features: Color illustrated cover, themed party plans, menus, invitations, decorations, activities, and contributor credits with chapter information
  • Library of Congress Card Number: 72-96565
  • Size: Approximately 10 inches tall, 7 inches wide, and 1 inch thick

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

  • Pages are easy to read and firmly held by the plastic comb binding.
  • The comb binding appears complete and remains functional.
  • The colorful illustrated cover remains bright and clearly printed.
  • Party plans are credited to individual Beta Sigma Phi members and include their chapter and location information.
  • The book includes detailed plans for decorations, invitations, menus, games, and activities.

Issues / Wear

  • Random pen scribbles are present on the preface page.
  • The covers show rubbing, small stains, edge wear, creasing, and softened corners.
  • The top edge and upper spine area show small bends and surface wear.
  • Some pages show light age toning and minor handling wear.

See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.

This 1973 Favorite Recipes Press party book gathers member-submitted themes for a vintage entertaining shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.

  • Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
  • Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
  • Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
  • Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

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