{"product_id":"1973-beta-sigma-phi-international-party-book","title":"1973 Beta Sigma Phi International Party Book Vintage Spiral Party Planning and Entertaining Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1973 Beta Sigma Phi International Party Book contains hundreds of member submitted ideas for themed parties, decorations, invitations, menus, games, and activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-community-cookbooks\" title=\" Vintage Community Cookbook.\"\u003eParty planning and entertaining book\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Beta Sigma Phi International Party Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compiled from ideas submitted by members of Beta Sigma Phi International\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Favorite Recipes Press, Montgomery, Alabama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softcover with white plastic comb binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absent, as issued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Entertaining, party planning, and social history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Color illustrated cover, themed party plans, menus, invitations, decorations, activities, and contributor credits with chapter information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLibrary of Congress Card Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72-96565\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10 inches tall, 7 inches wide, and 1 inch thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll pages are clean, easy to read, and firmly held by the plastic comb binding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe comb binding appears complete and remains functional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe colorful illustrated cover remains bright and clearly printed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParty plans are credited to individual Beta Sigma Phi members and include their chapter and location information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book includes detailed plans for decorations, invitations, menus, games, and activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRandom pen scribbles are present on the preface page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe covers show rubbing, small stains, edge wear, creasing, and softened corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe top edge and upper spine area show small bends and surface wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome pages show light age toning and minor handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeta Sigma Phi published this book as part of its fundraising cookbook program, gathering party ideas submitted by members from many different chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may suit a Beta Sigma Phi member, retro entertaining collector, party planner, or reader interested in the social customs of the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contributor names and chapter locations give each party plan a personal record beyond the instructions themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of these parties are practical, and some are delightfully committed to the theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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