Signed & Sealed: Greetings, Goodbyes, and Fine Lines from History's Remarkable Letter Writers

Signed & Sealed is a charming gift book that captures the wit, heart, whimsy, drama, and brilliance of correspondence between iconic and little-known pairs both past and present, featuring quotations from famous letters and intriguing stories. The book is curated by Quotabelle, a start-up that elevates women's voices through the power of words, and is perfect for bibliophiles, history buffs, pen pals, stationery fans, and letter lovers of all ages.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 02 June 2022
Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

From the acclaimed authors of Beautifully Said, Grit & Grace, and Bravely, comes a delightful gift book titled Signed & Sealed. This captivating collection showcases the wit, heart, whimsy, drama, and brilliance of correspondence between iconic and lesser-known pairs from both past and present. Within its pages, readers will discover quotations from these exchanges, highlighting the openings and closings penned by their authors, accompanied by intriguing stories that unravel the who, what, when, and where behind each carefully selected passage.

Organized into chapters such as "With a Wink," "With a Swoon," and "With an Agenda," this clever and meticulously researched compilation offers wisdom and inspiration drawn from the private words of public figures. Quoted segments of these correspondences originate from a diverse range of letters, including fan mail, love letters, sage advice, and fond farewells. The featured quotations, along with the accompanying backstories, cater to bibliophiles, history enthusiasts, pen pals, stationery lovers, and letter enthusiasts of all ages.

Spanning a century of correspondence, the 100 featured correspondents include friends, colleagues, lovers, family members, and professional admirers. Notable names include Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keeffe, John Adams and Abigail Smith, Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Taylor and Andy Warhol, Nelson Mandela and his young daughters, and many more.

This unique collection was meticulously researched and curated with great care by Quotabelle, a start-up dedicated to elevating women's voices through the power of words. It serves as a testament to the enduring beauty and significance of letter-writing, inspiring today's letter writers to create their own distinctive signatures.

Signed & Sealed seamlessly complements Quotabelle's Salutations & Signoffs notecards, both designed to revive the lost art of letter-writing, one line at a time. Together, these products create a perfect pairing for those who cherish the art of correspondence and the joy of connecting through the written word.

Weight: 760g
Dimension: 180 x 182 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780762478323