“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.”
On Saturday, September 27th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., we will tour the Rosenbach Museum and Library, home to many Jane Austen first editions, as well as a wonderful rosewood chest that once belonged to the Prince Regent. The tour will be conducted by staff of the Rosenbach. We have arranged for a curatorial tour and a special presentation of additional first editions of novels admired by Jane Austen.The Rosenbach Museum and Library is located at 2008-2010 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA.
Luncheon is on your own, following the tour. There is a wonderful choice of restaurants in this area. Parking is available in the area, and includes limited on-street parking as well as parking garages. Directions may be found at the Rosenbach’s website: http://www.rosenbach.org/visit/directions.html
The cost for this event is $15 per person for members or guests.R.S.V.P to Kelly Fineman, Regional Coordinator, at the Region’s address: P.O. Box 3526, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 Due to the Rosenbach’s requirements, no refunds will be possible after September 13, 2008.
Jane Austen Society of North America - New Jersey Region 