FASHION (Costume & Millinery)
Came the Fair Young Queen Keown, Eric [Illustrations by Anthony Groves-Raines] (Book #ID 110589) Published by Moss Bros. of Covent Garden, London not dated circa 1960. 1960. Publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. Quarto 10'' x 7''. Contains 24 pp with lovely full-page colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very 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 |
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Brillen: Vom Gebrauchsartikel zum Kultobjekt [Spectacles: From Utility Article to Cult Object] Andressen, B. Michael (Book #ID 84095) Published by Arnoldsche Verlagsanstalt GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany First Edition 1998. 1998. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original fashion photographic matt paper covered boards, lemon end papers. 4to 11½'' x 8½''. Contains 192 printed pages of German and English text with colour illustrations and photographs on multi-coloured paper throughout. Thumb nick to the upper rear edge, lower spine end a little creased and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 392536949X Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category |
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Style for All Seasons [Triple Signed] Emanuel, David and Elizabeth Emanuel [Fleur Fenton Cowles (January 20, 1908 - June 5, 2009) was an American writer, editor and artist best known as the creative force behind the short-lived Flair magazine]. (Book #ID 103284) Published by Pavilion Books Ltd., 8 Cork Street, London in Association with Michael Joseph Ltd., First Edition 1983. 1983. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light brown cloth covers, white stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 11¼'' x 9''. Contains 160 pp with monochrome and colour drawings, archive photographs throughout. From the estate of the late Fleur Cowles, renowned journalist, artist, philanthropist with her colour bookplate inside the front cover SIGNED 'Fleur Cowles'. Also SIGNED by both designers to Fleur Cowles to the half-title page 'To Fleur, With our very best wishes Elizabeth and David Emanuel - Good luck with your book! May 1983.' Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0907516130 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category |
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Fifty Dresses That Changed The World Czerwinski, Michael (Book #ID 97607) Published by Conran Octopus Ltd., 189 Shaftsbury Avenue, London First Edition 2009. 2009. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine with black silhouette of Audrey Hepburn to the front cover, black end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 111 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781840915389 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category |
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Gems in the Smithsonian Desautels, Paul E. [Curator, Division of Mineralogy] (Book #ID 110932) Published by Smithsonian Institution Press - Washington D.C., First Edition Thus 1972. 1972. First edition thus in publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated card wrap covers. 4to. 10'' x 8½''. Contains 63 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive colour photographs throughout. Light rubbing to the cover edges and in Very 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 |
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Antique Colour Lithograph Water Colour Fashion Drawing Print | Man in Orange Tails and Matching Breeches, Black and White Hooped Socks and Black Buckle Shoes, Holding a Matching Hat with Umbrella Under His Arm. (Book #ID 97269) 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 |
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The Book of Fans. Armstrong, Nancy (Book #ID 103738) Published by Mayflower Books | Main Street Press, New York First Edition 1978. 1978. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, silver stamped title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 4to. 12½'' x 9¼''. Contains 128 pp with colour archive photographs throughout. Spine and edges sun faded and in Good, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0831709529 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category |
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Norman Parkinson | Portraits in Fashion Muir, Robert [Norman Parkinson] (Book #ID 99684) Published by National Portrait Gallery, 2 St Martin's Place, London First Edition 2004. 2004. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original matt black paper covered boards, glossy black title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 12'' x 10''. Contains 192 printed pages with archive monochrome and colour photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small closed tear to the top of the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1855145251 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category |
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Le béret Jouvion, Philippe (Book #ID 98388) Published by Editions du Rouergue, 5 rue Cusset, Rodez First Edition 1998. 1998. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff French flap card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 131, [i]-4 printed pages of French text with monochrome and colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9782841561223 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category |
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A Family of Shops Introduced by Alison Settle [1891-1980 Fashion Journalist] Marshall & Snelgrove (1848-1974) was a department store on the north side of Oxford Street, London, on the corner with Vere Street founded by James Marshall (1806 Yorkshire - 22 November 1893). The company became part of the Debenhams group. (Book #ID 107453) Published by Marshall and Snelgrove Ltd., Oxford Street, London First Edition circa 1948. 1948. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and white illustrated paper covered boards, Punch illustrations from June 2, 1877 to the front end papers. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 36 + i pp with tipped-in plates and monochrome archive engravings throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs to the tips and corners, small price ticket removed from the front cover. 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 |
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Inside Out | Underwear and Style in the UK Armstrong, Stephen; Bayley, Stephen; Carter, Angela; Cicolini, Alice; Clark, Judith; Constantine, Elaine and others (Book #ID 98908) Published by Black Dog Publishing Ltd., | British Council, London, First Edition 2000. 2000. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back] die cut 'peek-a-boo' to the front cover. Landscape. 8¼'' x 10''. Contains 143 printed pages of text with colour photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1901033279 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category |
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Ties Solal, Marc (Book #ID 98967) Published by Assouline Publishing, 601 West 26th Street, New York, USA First Edition 2003. 2003. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original light grey paper covered boards, white title to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains unpaginated printed pages of text on various colours of paper with a colour photograph of a tie facing each page. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with deep flaps, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 2843235235 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category |
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The Price Guide to Jewellery (Jewelry | Jewellry) 3000 B.C. - 1950 A.D. (Antique Collectors' Club Series) Poynder, Michael (Book #ID 99675) Published by Antique Collectors Club Limited, Woodbridge, Suffolk First Edition 1976. 1976. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 4to. 11'' x 9¼''. Contains 385 printed pages of text with over 200 colour and monochrome photographic plates throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £17.50 in 1976. Heavy volume 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0902028502 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category |
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Collecting Fans (Christie's South Kensington Collectors Series) Mayor, Susan (Book #ID 99850) Published by Studio Vista | Cassell & Company Ltd., 35 Red Lion Square, London and Christie's, London, First Edition 1980. 1980. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Farrows cream cloth covers, brown title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 4to. 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 119 printed pages of text with 96 illustrations, the majority in colour. Fine condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with minor rubs to the tips and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0289708818 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category |
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Boucheron | The Secret Archives Meylan, Vincent (Book #ID 102451) Published by Antique Collectors' Club Ltd., Woodbridge, Suffolk First Edition 2011. 2011. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 11½'' x 11½''. Contains 298 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unopened new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 2.6 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781851496679 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category |
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Unfolding Pictures | Fans in the Royal Collection Roberts, Jane and Prudence Sutcliffe and Susan Mayor (Book #ID 102787) Published by Royal Collection Publications Ltd., St. James's Palace, London. Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 12½'' x 9¼''. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Unopened new book. We are unable to check the printing status of this book as it remains in the publisher's original shrink wrap plastic. Heavy volume weighing 2. kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1902163168 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category |
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A Dictionary of English Costume Cunnington, C. Willett and Phillis Cunnington with Charles Beard (Book #ID 107775) Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London First Edition 1960. 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 281 pp with colour frontispiece, 303 line illustrations by Cecil Everitt and Phillis Cunnington. Two squashed dent marks to top of front edge, corners soft and in Poor condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category |
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The Grammar of Chinese Ornament Selected From Objects in the South Kensington Museum and Other Collections Jones, Owen (15 February 1809 - 19 April 1874) was an English-born Welsh architect. A versatile originator and stylist, he was also one of the most influential design theorists of the nineteenth century. He helped pioneer modern colour theory, and his theories on flat patterning and ornament still resonate with contemporary designers today. (Book #ID 110626) Published by Studio Editions Ltd., London 1987 Reprinted Edition. 1987. Hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covered boards, gilt lettering to the spine. Folio 13½'' x 9¼''. Contains 100 full-page single sided colour plates. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny bumps to the spine ends. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category |
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How to Look at Furs | Calman Links Furriers Links, J. G. (Joseph Gluckstein) Calman Links was a Jewish refugee from Hungary, and co-founder of the fur business, Calman Links, he remained in the fur business all of his life, at one point becoming director of the Hudson's Bay Company and gaining the royal warrant as the Queen of England's furrier. (Book #ID 108728) Published by The Bodley Head Ltd., 10 Earlham Street, London for Private Distribution by Calman Links Revised Edition 1962. 1962. Second revised edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, grey and white printed end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 125 pp. In Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category |
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Annabelinda: Wedding Dress Catalogue + Price List (Book #ID 108774) Published by Turner Porter Associates circa 1985. c. 1985. Publisher's original stapled, colour photographic card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 20 pp with full page colour archive photographs throughout, plus price list loosely enclosed. In Very 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 |
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Tiaras; Past and Present Munn, Geoffrey (Book #ID 110924) Published by V & A Publications, 160 Brompton Road, London First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back, pale lilac end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 8''. Contains 128 pp with stunning colour archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1851773592 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category |
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