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A Token of Friendship

by Barbara Milo Ohrbach
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A Token of Friendship
A Token of Friendship

Celebrating friendships with quotes, crafts, and recipes.

If you cherish the bonds you share with your friends, this book will resonate with you. It’s a tender compilation of sentiments that truly encapsulates the essence of friendship. Beyond words, it offers tangible ways to express your affection through homemade gifts and shared meals. The book's charm is elevated by the delightful illustrations that accompany it, making it a perfect token of appreciation for someone special in your life.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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A Token of Friendship

by Barbara Milo Ohrbach
$8.90 Now $3.90 Save 56%
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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ISBN: 9780517566572
Author: Barbara Milo Ohrbach
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Date of Publication: 1987-12-13
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, Food & Drink
Related Topics: Cooking, Food and Drink
Goodreads rating: 3.81
(rated by 27 readers)

Description

The author of the spectacularly successful The Scented Room now offers an endearing little book on the nature and art of friendship, illustrated with delicate antique color engravings and prints. Ohrbach's thoughtful collection of quotes on friendship and love also includes recipes and instructions for special gifts to make for friends. 45 full-color illustrations.
 

Celebrating friendships with quotes, crafts, and recipes.

If you cherish the bonds you share with your friends, this book will resonate with you. It’s a tender compilation of sentiments that truly encapsulates the essence of friendship. Beyond words, it offers tangible ways to express your affection through homemade gifts and shared meals. The book's charm is elevated by the delightful illustrations that accompany it, making it a perfect token of appreciation for someone special in your life.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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