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	The Art and Practice of Laundry Work Rankin, Margaret Cuthbert (Book #ID 47381) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1910. London circa 1910. Hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [viii] 191 [viii] printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Pencil and grubby marks to the front free end paper, Prize Plate to the front paste down, corners and tips turned-in and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Fans and Fan Makers \| The Craft and History of the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers of the City of London \| Royal Charter 1709 \| 76th Livery Company in Order of Precedence Willcocks, Clive and Yvonne Willcocks (Book #ID 103219) Published by Worshipful Company of Fan Makers, Skinners' Hall, Dowgate Hill, London First Edition 2000. 2000. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy leatherette cloth covers, gilt stamped title lettering to the spine, gilt coat of arms to the front cover, Royal Charter to the end papers. 4to. 12'' x 8½''. The Worshipful Company of Fan Makers is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. The company was incorporated by a Royal Charter in 1709. As fan making is now done by machines rather than by craftsmen, the company is no longer a trade association for fan makers. Instead, the Company functions as a charitable establishment. Contains 181 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	Antique Colour Lithograph Water Colour Fashion Drawing Print \| Girl with Over Emphasised Hour-Glass Figure in Red and Blue Military Uniform with White Skin Tight Slacks, Black Knee Length Boots, Red and Black Hat with Feather, Holding a Sword. (Book #ID 97265) Printed circa 1900. 1900. Late nineteenth, early twentieth century single sided full length colour fashion drawing print 9¾'' x 5¾''. Printed on thick white card stock, unattributed and in Very Good clean condition with the odd age spot. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	A Collector's Guide to Fans Over the Ages De Vere Green, Bertha (Book #ID 103204) Published by Published by Frederick Muller Ltd., Edgware Road, London First Edition 1975. 1975. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original 'crocodile skin' navy leatherette covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine, black paper end papers. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 332 pp with 40 colour plates, 64 monochrome plates, and 67 line drawings throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0584101015 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	Antique Colour Lithograph Water Colour Fashion Drawing Print \| Girl Dressed for the Opera in Blue and Green Low-Cut Full Length Dress, Matching Hat, Blue Shoes, Holding a Fan in One Hand and Handkerchief in the Other. (Book #ID 97262) Printed circa 1900. 1900. Late nineteenth, early twentieth century single sided full length colour fashion drawing print 9¾'' x 5¾''. Printed on thick white card stock, unattributed and in Very Good clean condition with the odd age spot. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Antique Colour Lithograph Water Colour Fashion Drawing Print \| Girl on the Beach Dressed in Blue and White Dress and Smock with Matching Hat, Black Pointed Shoes. (Book #ID 97263) Printed circa 1900. 1900. Late nineteenth, early twentieth century single sided full length colour fashion drawing print 9¾'' x 5¾''. Printed on thick white card stock, unattributed and in Very Good clean condition with the odd age spot. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Costume in Antiquity [Introduction by James Laver] Plates Drawn by Erbard Klepper (Book #ID 43465) Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1964. London 1964. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains vi, 139 printed pages with 480 monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the upper corners and spine tip. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£11.50 Convert currency

	The 1900s Lady Caffrey, Kate (Book #ID 63083) Published by Gordon Cremonesi Ltd., New River House, 34 Seymour Road, London First Edition 1976. London 1976. First Edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 10½'' x 8''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with sepia and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Small damp staining to the foot of the inside corners of the pages, affecting 100 of the leaves. Good condition book in Very Good condition colour illustrated dust wrapper with 30 mm closed tear to the foot of the rear gutter. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0860330141 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Fashion In Miniature; The Gallery of English Costume. Picture Book No. 9 (Book #ID 58166) Published by City of Manchester Cultural Committee Reprinted Edition 1978. Manchester 1978. Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 24 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Victor Mayer (1857-1946) Humorous, Diligent and Socially Conscientious \| The Life and Work of a German Jewellery Manufacturer from Pforzheim Mohr-Mayer, Herbert [Victor Mayer (1857 in Pforzheim, - 1946) founded the jewellery manufacture Victor Mayer in Pforzheim in 1890]. (Book #ID 102486) Published by Heidelberg Verlag Regionalkultur, First English Language Edition 2007. 2007. First English language edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated glazed boards. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Herbert Mohr-Mayer is a German jeweller who was president of Victor Mayer Co. from 1965 to 2005. He continued the legacy of the Russian jeweller Peter Carl Fabergé. Contains 112 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Unread new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9783897355279 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	Antique Colour Lithograph Water Colour Fashion Drawing Print \| Girl in Blue Top and Socks, White Slacks, Black Pointed Shoes, Red and Blue Sash Top, and Hat. (Book #ID 97261) Printed circa 1900. 1900. Late nineteenth, early twentieth century single sided full length colour fashion drawing print 9¾'' x 5¾''. Printed on thick white card stock, unattributed and in Very Good clean condition with the odd age spot. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Manolo's New Shoes Blahník, Manolo [Drawings by] Words by Suzy Menkes (Book #ID 67946) Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 2010. London 2010. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated white card wrap covers with deep French flaps. Folio 12'' x 9''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with full-page colour illustrations and monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780500288856 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Tailored Garments \| Tailored Suits, Coats and Capes, Garments for Men and Boys (Code 13D) Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences (Book #ID 108083) Published by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences Ltd., Kingsway, London 1941. 1941. Hard back binding in publisher's original embossed black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, grey marble end papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains (vi), 120 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Nylon; The Story of a Fashion Revolution A Celebration of Design From Art Silk to Nylon and Thinking Fibres Handley, Susannah (Book #ID 54677) Published by The John Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, Maryland First Edition 1999. Baltimore 1999. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 4to 10'' x 8¼''. ISBN 0801863252. Contains 192 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Shoes; A Celebration of Pumps, Sandals, Slippers and More O'Keeffe, Linda (Book #ID 63179) Published by Workman Publishing Company Inc., 708 Broadway, New York, USA First Printing October 1996. New York 1996. Publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers. Landscape 8vo 4'' x 6''. Contains 507 printed pages of text with colour photographs throughout and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0761101144 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Four Hundred Years of Fashion Ginsburg, Madeleine, Avril Hart and Valerie D. Mendes [Edited by Natalie Rothstein] (Book #ID 67264) Published by Victoria and Albert Museum, London First Edition 1984. London 1984. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Folio 12'' x 9¼''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small roll back of the paper to the spine tip. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0002171899 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Scottish Homespun (Home Spun) Scottish National Dress Murray, Eunice G. (Book #ID 108081) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London First Edition 1947. 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Wedgwood blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered navy back and front. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains (ix), 109 pp with 10 colour and 10 monochrome single-sided plates on coated art paper from photographs illustrating the traditional Scottish working clothes displayed on the dolls created by the author. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Cent; The Jules Wright Issue Memories Erotokritos [Contributes to:] (Book #ID 52211) Published by onehundredpercent publishers 2006. 2006. Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. Landscape 9'' x 12¼''. Contains 104 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout. Ownership marking inside the front cover and in very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Clothes (The Pleasures of Life Series) Laver, James (Book #ID 94728) Published by Burke Publishing Company 180 Fleet Street, London \| Horizon Press, New York First U.S. Edition 1953. 1953. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream buckram covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, P. L. monogram to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 272 printed pages of text with 7 colour and 9 monochrome illustrations throughout. File copy stamp to the front free paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Earrings (Ear Rings) \| From Antiquity to the Present Daniela Mascetti and Amanda Triossi (Book #ID 103300) Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1990. 1990. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine, publisher's device to the front cover. 4to. 12'' x 9¼''. A comprehensive and authoritative study by two of Sotheby's experts on earrings, from ancient times through to the 1980's, a wonderful array of the finest ever made. Contains 224 pp with over 600 illustrations, 108 in colour. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0500014930 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£45.00 Convert currency

	Zandra Rhodes \| A Lifelong Love Affair with Textiles [Signed] Rhodes, Zandra [Gity Monsef; Brenda Polan; and Ben Scholten] (Book #ID 103324) Published by Antique Collectors Club and Zandra Rhodes Productions First Edition 2005. 2005. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, pink stamped title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 4to. 11½'' x 9¼''. Contains 160 pp with wonderful colour photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by Zandra Rhodes with gold fountain to the front free end paper 'Zandra Rhodes.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1851494847 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£100.00 Convert currency

	Looking for Jackie \| American Fashion Icons Craughwell-Varda, Kathleen (Book #ID 97594) Published by Hearst Books, An Imprint of William Morrow & Co. Inc. 1350 Avenue of the Americas, New York First Edition 1999. 1999. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated matt laminated covers, lavender end papers. Folio 13'' x 9¼''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with colour and vintage monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, $50.00 when first published in 1999. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0688167268 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Beadwork; The Technique of Stringing, Threading and Weaving Gill, Anne E. (Book #ID 109278) Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 4 Fitzhardinge Street, Portman Square, London First Edition 1976. 1976. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, red dyed upper edges. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Contains 184 pp with 4 colour plates, 128 line drawings and 94 monochrome archive photographs. Lower spine end scuffed. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0713432365 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Costumes from Different Nations in Miniature \| From Drawings by Alfred Mills \| With Descriptions. Mills, Alfred [Alfred Mills (1776-1833), draughtsman, was a skilful designer of illustrations to small books of juvenile instruction, such as 'Pictures of Roman History in Miniature,' 1809, 'Pictures of English History,' 1811, and 'Portraits of the Sovereigns of England,' 1817. He worked in this line of books for about forty years. He also frequently drew designs on blocks for the leading wood-engravers and 1807 he exhibited three figure drawings at the Royal Academy]. (Book #ID 102705) Printed for Darton, Harvey, and Darton, Gracechurch-street London and J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-yard, London 1814. 1814. Hard back binding in contemporary dark green roan covers, gilt title 'Costumes' and four gilt cross lines to the spine. 32º. 2½'' x 2½''. Contains 96pp with 47 single-sided engraved copper plate monochrome illustrations of people of the world. Rubbing to the edges of the covers, slight spine slant. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£600.00 Convert currency

	Caroline Broadhead: Jewellery in Studio Houston, John (Book #ID 78264) Published by Bellew Publishing Company Limited, 7 Southampton Place, London First Edition 1990. London 1990. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 64 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0947792481 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Princess Diana and Prince Charles Fashion Paper Dolls in Full Colour Tierney, Tom [Princess Diana and Prince Charles] (Book #ID 107064) Published by Dover Publications, Inc., 31 East 2nd Street, Mineola, New York 1985. 1985. First edition publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 16 single-sided colour plates with 2 Paper Dolls all with tabs and many colourful dresses to cut out. In unused condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Ethnic Folk Costumes in Canada Tyrchniewicz, Peggy [Photographs by Bill Hicks] Maps by Dori Taite (Book #ID 85093) Published by Hyperion Press Limited, Manitoba, Canada First Edition 1979. 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original white paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 4to 12'' x 9''. Contains 229 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine ends creased, ink name and address to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs and small chips to the spine ends and corners, crease lines along the edges. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0920534112 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Soieries Lainages Indiennes; Dernières Créations. Album Soieries-Lainages Année 1936 à conserver jusqu'en Février 1937. La plus importante spécialité en Tissus, Soieries et Garnitures pour la Couture. [Woolens, Indian Silks; Latest Creations. Album Silks Woolens, Year 1936 Keep Until February 1937. The largest speciality of fabrics, silks and linings for Couture] French Fashion Houses. Illustrated by Menetrier [Crépatte, Strauss & Fils] (Book #ID 81452) Published by Crépatte, Strauss & Fils 43, Rue Greneta, Paris 1936. Paris 1936. Hard back binding in publisher's original textured white paper covered boards, red title lettering to the front cover, brass rivets through the spine. Folio 16½'' x 13''. Mounted original textile swatches over 100 pages comprising 483 [14 missing] large samples, and 1048 [34 missing] smaller samples, 16 full-page hand drawn colour plates by Menetrier, each plate depicting a particular fabric from the swatch leaf opposite. Some of the covering to the rear board has worn away through a damp stain, this affects the inside edges of the rear board, but not the fabric leaf, the majority [24] of the missing swatches are across two leaves where all of them have been removed, these two pages showed Écossais Ready, Ensemble Far-West, Bouton Lugwand, Damier Long-Koï, Mousse Shékérazde, Mousse Businesman, Tailleur Myran. The remaining 24 missing textiles are spread throughout the 1500. Extremely heavy weighing 3kg 500g. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£995.00 Convert currency

	English Victorian Jewellery (Jewelry \| Jewelery) Bradford, Ernle (Book #ID 110143) Published by Spring Books, Hamlyn House, The Centre, Feltham, Middlesex 1967. 1967. Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains colour frontispiece, 141 pp with monochrome photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	English Historic Costume Painting Book No. 4 \| Edward II - Henry VI, 1307-1461 Winsor & Newton Ltd., London (Book #ID 108266) Published by Winsor & Newton Ltd., London, 1947. 1947. Publisher's original wire-stitched colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 14 pp 12 single-sided plain plates to colour with folded colour guide laid in. Staples starting to weep, soiling to the rear cover and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The London Look; Fashion from Street to Catwalk [Exhibition from 29 October 2004 - 8 May 2005] Breward, Christopher, Edwina Ehrman and Caroline Evans (Book #ID 61044) Published by The Museum of London, Yale University Press 2005. 2005. Hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Folio 11½'' x 10''. Contains 174 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, designer labels to the end papers. Fine condition book in Fine condition photographic dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0300103999 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Making Potpourri, Soaps and Colognes; 102 Natural Recipes Webb, David A. (Book #ID 61207) Published by Tab Books, Blue Ridge Summit 1988. 1988. Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 165 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0830609182 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Button Maker Beaman, Sarah (Book #ID 61459) Published by Collins and Brown Ltd., London First Edition 2005. 2005. Publisher's original colour photographic French Card wrap covers. 8vo. 10½'' x 7''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with colour photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1843402777 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Victorian Jewellery Flower, Margaret [Foreword by Margaret J. Biggs and a Chapter on Collecting by Doris Langley Moore] (Book #ID 61851) Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1951. London 1951. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains [xxviii] 271 printed pages of text with 10 colour plates and 118 pages of monochrome illustrations. In Very Good clean and fresh condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category	£15.00 Convert currency

The Art and Practice of Laundry Work

Rankin, Margaret Cuthbert

(Book #ID 47381)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1910. London circa 1910.

Hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [viii] 191 [viii] printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Pencil and grubby marks to the front free end paper, Prize Plate to the front paste down, corners and tips turned-in and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fans and Fan Makers | The Craft and History of the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers of the City of London | Royal Charter 1709 | 76th Livery Company in Order of Precedence

Willcocks, Clive and Yvonne Willcocks

(Book #ID 103219)

Published by Worshipful Company of Fan Makers, Skinners' Hall, Dowgate Hill, London First Edition 2000. 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy leatherette cloth covers, gilt stamped title lettering to the spine, gilt coat of arms to the front cover, Royal Charter to the end papers. 4to. 12'' x 8½''. The Worshipful Company of Fan Makers is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. The company was incorporated by a Royal Charter in 1709. As fan making is now done by machines rather than by craftsmen, the company is no longer a trade association for fan makers. Instead, the Company functions as a charitable establishment. Contains 181 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Antique Colour Lithograph Water Colour Fashion Drawing Print | Girl with Over Emphasised Hour-Glass Figure in Red and Blue Military Uniform with White Skin Tight Slacks, Black Knee Length Boots, Red and Black Hat with Feather, Holding a Sword.

(Book #ID 97265)

Printed circa 1900. 1900.

Late nineteenth, early twentieth century single sided full length colour fashion drawing print 9¾'' x 5¾''. Printed on thick white card stock, unattributed and in Very Good clean condition with the odd age spot. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Collector's Guide to Fans Over the Ages

De Vere Green, Bertha

(Book #ID 103204)

Published by Published by Frederick Muller Ltd., Edgware Road, London First Edition 1975. 1975.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original 'crocodile skin' navy leatherette covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine, black paper end papers. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 332 pp with 40 colour plates, 64 monochrome plates, and 67 line drawings throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0584101015

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Antique Colour Lithograph Water Colour Fashion Drawing Print | Girl Dressed for the Opera in Blue and Green Low-Cut Full Length Dress, Matching Hat, Blue Shoes, Holding a Fan in One Hand and Handkerchief in the Other.

(Book #ID 97262)

Printed circa 1900. 1900.

Late nineteenth, early twentieth century single sided full length colour fashion drawing print 9¾'' x 5¾''. Printed on thick white card stock, unattributed and in Very Good clean condition with the odd age spot. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Antique Colour Lithograph Water Colour Fashion Drawing Print | Girl on the Beach Dressed in Blue and White Dress and Smock with Matching Hat, Black Pointed Shoes.

(Book #ID 97263)

Printed circa 1900. 1900.

Late nineteenth, early twentieth century single sided full length colour fashion drawing print 9¾'' x 5¾''. Printed on thick white card stock, unattributed and in Very Good clean condition with the odd age spot. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Costume in Antiquity

[Introduction by James Laver] Plates Drawn by Erbard Klepper

(Book #ID 43465)

Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1964. London 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains vi, 139 printed pages with 480 monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the upper corners and spine tip. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The 1900s Lady

Caffrey, Kate

(Book #ID 63083)

Published by Gordon Cremonesi Ltd., New River House, 34 Seymour Road, London First Edition 1976. London 1976.

First Edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 10½'' x 8''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with sepia and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Small damp staining to the foot of the inside corners of the pages, affecting 100 of the leaves. Good condition book in Very Good condition colour illustrated dust wrapper with 30 mm closed tear to the foot of the rear gutter. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0860330141

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Fashion In Miniature; The Gallery of English Costume. Picture Book No. 9

(Book #ID 58166)

Published by City of Manchester Cultural Committee Reprinted Edition 1978. Manchester 1978.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 24 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Victor Mayer (1857-1946) Humorous, Diligent and Socially Conscientious | The Life and Work of a German Jewellery Manufacturer from Pforzheim

Mohr-Mayer, Herbert [Victor Mayer (1857 in Pforzheim, - 1946) founded the jewellery manufacture Victor Mayer in Pforzheim in 1890].

(Book #ID 102486)

Published by Heidelberg Verlag Regionalkultur, First English Language Edition 2007. 2007.

First English language edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated glazed boards. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Herbert Mohr-Mayer is a German jeweller who was president of Victor Mayer Co. from 1965 to 2005. He continued the legacy of the Russian jeweller Peter Carl Fabergé. Contains 112 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Unread new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9783897355279

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Antique Colour Lithograph Water Colour Fashion Drawing Print | Girl in Blue Top and Socks, White Slacks, Black Pointed Shoes, Red and Blue Sash Top, and Hat.

(Book #ID 97261)

Printed circa 1900. 1900.

Late nineteenth, early twentieth century single sided full length colour fashion drawing print 9¾'' x 5¾''. Printed on thick white card stock, unattributed and in Very Good clean condition with the odd age spot. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Manolo's New Shoes

Blahník, Manolo [Drawings by] Words by Suzy Menkes

(Book #ID 67946)

Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 2010. London 2010.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated white card wrap covers with deep French flaps. Folio 12'' x 9''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with full-page colour illustrations and monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780500288856

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Tailored Garments | Tailored Suits, Coats and Capes, Garments for Men and Boys (Code 13D)

Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

(Book #ID 108083)

Published by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences Ltd., Kingsway, London 1941. 1941.

Hard back binding in publisher's original embossed black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, grey marble end papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains (vi), 120 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Nylon; The Story of a Fashion Revolution A Celebration of Design From Art Silk to Nylon and Thinking Fibres

Handley, Susannah

(Book #ID 54677)

Published by The John Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, Maryland First Edition 1999. Baltimore 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 4to 10'' x 8¼''. ISBN 0801863252. Contains 192 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Shoes; A Celebration of Pumps, Sandals, Slippers and More

O'Keeffe, Linda

(Book #ID 63179)

Published by Workman Publishing Company Inc., 708 Broadway, New York, USA First Printing October 1996. New York 1996.

Publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers. Landscape 8vo 4'' x 6''. Contains 507 printed pages of text with colour photographs throughout and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0761101144

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Four Hundred Years of Fashion

Ginsburg, Madeleine, Avril Hart and Valerie D. Mendes [Edited by Natalie Rothstein]

(Book #ID 67264)

Published by Victoria and Albert Museum, London First Edition 1984. London 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Folio 12'' x 9¼''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small roll back of the paper to the spine tip. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0002171899

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Scottish Homespun (Home Spun) Scottish National Dress

Murray, Eunice G.

(Book #ID 108081)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Wedgwood blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered navy back and front. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains (ix), 109 pp with 10 colour and 10 monochrome single-sided plates on coated art paper from photographs illustrating the traditional Scottish working clothes displayed on the dolls created by the author. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cent; The Jules Wright Issue Memories

Erotokritos [Contributes to:]

(Book #ID 52211)

Published by onehundredpercent publishers 2006. 2006.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. Landscape 9'' x 12¼''. Contains 104 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout. Ownership marking inside the front cover and in very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Clothes (The Pleasures of Life Series)

Laver, James

(Book #ID 94728)

Published by Burke Publishing Company 180 Fleet Street, London | Horizon Press, New York First U.S. Edition 1953. 1953.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream buckram covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, P. L. monogram to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 272 printed pages of text with 7 colour and 9 monochrome illustrations throughout. File copy stamp to the front free paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Earrings (Ear Rings) | From Antiquity to the Present

Daniela Mascetti and Amanda Triossi

(Book #ID 103300)

Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine, publisher's device to the front cover. 4to. 12'' x 9¼''. A comprehensive and authoritative study by two of Sotheby's experts on earrings, from ancient times through to the 1980's, a wonderful array of the finest ever made. Contains 224 pp with over 600 illustrations, 108 in colour. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0500014930

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Zandra Rhodes | A Lifelong Love Affair with Textiles [Signed]

Rhodes, Zandra [Gity Monsef; Brenda Polan; and Ben Scholten]

(Book #ID 103324)

Published by Antique Collectors Club and Zandra Rhodes Productions First Edition 2005. 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, pink stamped title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 4to. 11½'' x 9¼''. Contains 160 pp with wonderful colour photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by Zandra Rhodes with gold fountain to the front free end paper 'Zandra Rhodes.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1851494847

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Looking for Jackie | American Fashion Icons

Craughwell-Varda, Kathleen

(Book #ID 97594)

Published by Hearst Books, An Imprint of William Morrow & Co. Inc. 1350 Avenue of the Americas, New York First Edition 1999. 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated matt laminated covers, lavender end papers. Folio 13'' x 9¼''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with colour and vintage monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, $50.00 when first published in 1999. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0688167268

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Beadwork; The Technique of Stringing, Threading and Weaving

Gill, Anne E.

(Book #ID 109278)

Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 4 Fitzhardinge Street, Portman Square, London First Edition 1976. 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, red dyed upper edges. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Contains 184 pp with 4 colour plates, 128 line drawings and 94 monochrome archive photographs. Lower spine end scuffed. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0713432365

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Costumes from Different Nations in Miniature | From Drawings by Alfred Mills | With Descriptions.

Mills, Alfred [Alfred Mills (1776-1833), draughtsman, was a skilful designer of illustrations to small books of juvenile instruction, such as 'Pictures of Roman History in Miniature,' 1809, 'Pictures of English History,' 1811, and 'Portraits of the Sovereigns of England,' 1817. He worked in this line of books for about forty years. He also frequently drew designs on blocks for the leading wood-engravers and 1807 he exhibited three figure drawings at the Royal Academy].

(Book #ID 102705)

Printed for Darton, Harvey, and Darton, Gracechurch-street London and J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-yard, London 1814. 1814.

Hard back binding in contemporary dark green roan covers, gilt title 'Costumes' and four gilt cross lines to the spine. 32º. 2½'' x 2½''. Contains 96pp with 47 single-sided engraved copper plate monochrome illustrations of people of the world. Rubbing to the edges of the covers, slight spine slant. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Caroline Broadhead: Jewellery in Studio

Houston, John

(Book #ID 78264)

Published by Bellew Publishing Company Limited, 7 Southampton Place, London First Edition 1990. London 1990.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 64 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0947792481

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Princess Diana and Prince Charles Fashion Paper Dolls in Full Colour

Tierney, Tom [Princess Diana and Prince Charles]

(Book #ID 107064)

Published by Dover Publications, Inc., 31 East 2nd Street, Mineola, New York 1985. 1985.

First edition publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 16 single-sided colour plates with 2 Paper Dolls all with tabs and many colourful dresses to cut out. In unused condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ethnic Folk Costumes in Canada

Tyrchniewicz, Peggy [Photographs by Bill Hicks] Maps by Dori Taite

(Book #ID 85093)

Published by Hyperion Press Limited, Manitoba, Canada First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original white paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 4to 12'' x 9''. Contains 229 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine ends creased, ink name and address to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs and small chips to the spine ends and corners, crease lines along the edges. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0920534112

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Soieries Lainages Indiennes; Dernières Créations. Album Soieries-Lainages Année 1936 à conserver jusqu'en Février 1937. La plus importante spécialité en Tissus, Soieries et Garnitures pour la Couture. [Woolens, Indian Silks; Latest Creations. Album Silks Woolens, Year 1936 Keep Until February 1937. The largest speciality of fabrics, silks and linings for Couture] French Fashion Houses.

Illustrated by Menetrier [Crépatte, Strauss & Fils]

(Book #ID 81452)

Published by Crépatte, Strauss & Fils 43, Rue Greneta, Paris 1936. Paris 1936.

Hard back binding in publisher's original textured white paper covered boards, red title lettering to the front cover, brass rivets through the spine. Folio 16½'' x 13''. Mounted original textile swatches over 100 pages comprising 483 [14 missing] large samples, and 1048 [34 missing] smaller samples, 16 full-page hand drawn colour plates by Menetrier, each plate depicting a particular fabric from the swatch leaf opposite. Some of the covering to the rear board has worn away through a damp stain, this affects the inside edges of the rear board, but not the fabric leaf, the majority [24] of the missing swatches are across two leaves where all of them have been removed, these two pages showed Écossais Ready, Ensemble Far-West, Bouton Lugwand, Damier Long-Koï, Mousse Shékérazde, Mousse Businesman, Tailleur Myran. The remaining 24 missing textiles are spread throughout the 1500. Extremely heavy weighing 3kg 500g. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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English Victorian Jewellery (Jewelry | Jewelery)

Bradford, Ernle

(Book #ID 110143)

Published by Spring Books, Hamlyn House, The Centre, Feltham, Middlesex 1967. 1967.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains colour frontispiece, 141 pp with monochrome photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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English Historic Costume Painting Book No. 4 | Edward II - Henry VI, 1307-1461

Winsor & Newton Ltd., London

(Book #ID 108266)

Published by Winsor & Newton Ltd., London, 1947. 1947.

Publisher's original wire-stitched colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 14 pp 12 single-sided plain plates to colour with folded colour guide laid in. Staples starting to weep, soiling to the rear cover and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The London Look; Fashion from Street to Catwalk [Exhibition from 29 October 2004 - 8 May 2005]

Breward, Christopher, Edwina Ehrman and Caroline Evans

(Book #ID 61044)

Published by The Museum of London, Yale University Press 2005. 2005.

Hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Folio 11½'' x 10''. Contains 174 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, designer labels to the end papers. Fine condition book in Fine condition photographic dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0300103999

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Making Potpourri, Soaps and Colognes; 102 Natural Recipes

Webb, David A.

(Book #ID 61207)

Published by Tab Books, Blue Ridge Summit 1988. 1988.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 165 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0830609182

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The Button Maker

Beaman, Sarah

(Book #ID 61459)

Published by Collins and Brown Ltd., London First Edition 2005. 2005.

Publisher's original colour photographic French Card wrap covers. 8vo. 10½'' x 7''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with colour photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1843402777

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Victorian Jewellery

Flower, Margaret [Foreword by Margaret J. Biggs and a Chapter on Collecting by Doris Langley Moore]

(Book #ID 61851)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1951. London 1951.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains [xxviii] 271 printed pages of text with 10 colour plates and 118 pages of monochrome illustrations. In Very Good clean and fresh condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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