Costume and Fashion 
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A359. BLONDES - A history from their earliest roots - Paula Yates. Pub 1983. Very well Illust. guide to famous natural, and otherwise blondes, held together with a witty bold commentary. 143pp. 28 x 20. Softback. Covers worn. Contents clean to good. |
£5.00 |
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A690. ARTS OF THE AMAZON - Edited by Barbara Braun. Pub 1995. A definitive documentation of the astonishing array of ceremonial and utilitarian objects from the region illustrated in over 190 specially commissioned photos many in Col. Includes head dress, dance costumes, masks, tunics, shields, body ornaments etc. 125pp. 27 x 21. Softback. Mint. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£ 9.99 |
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A706. THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF WORLD COSTUME - Doreen Yarwood. Pub 1988. A unique and complete work of costume reference. As well as costumes the volume includes accessories, hair styles, corsets etc. Extensive Bib. Very well Illust. with L/Ds throughout. 27 x 21. 451pp. Softback. Very good. |
£25.00 |
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A964. JOAN SUTHERLAND - A Tribute - Moffatt Oxenbould. Pub 1989. A lavish tribute recalling the career of one of this century's greatest opera singers. Includes a wealth of fascinating memorabilia, spectacular photos and costume sketches by some of the world's leading designers. 128pp. 30 x 22. Mint in D/J. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£8.50 |
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A973. THE POWER OF STYLE - The women who defined the art of living well - Annette Tapert and Diana Edkins. Pub 1995. A unique survey of 20th Century legends revealing their secrets and explaining how they came to be pre eminent figures. Includes Coco Chanel, the Duchess of Windsor, Diana Vreeland etc. Well Illust with Col. and B/W Photos. 222pp. 26 x 19. Nr. Mint in D/J. |
£17.50 |
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A984. SIMON MARKS - Retail Revolutionary - Paul Bookbinder. Pub 1993. A fascinating fully illustrated biography of 'the greatest merchant prince England ever produced'. 157pp. 28 x 24. Good to very good in D/J. |
£16.00 |
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B344. FASHIONABLE CLOTHING FROM THE SEARS CATALOGS - Early 1960's with Price Guide - Tina Skinner. Pub 2002 USA Schiffer. Invaluable resource for costume and fashion designers as well as collectors. Over 400 colourful images of America's mainstream clothing during the period including accessories. 160pp. 21 x 28. Softback. Mint. |
£24.95 |
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B368. TREVOR SORBIE - Visions in Hair - Kris Sorbie and Jackie Wadeson. Pub 1998. A survey of his work superbly Illust. with Col. and B/W photos. 30 2x 22. 138pp. Nr. Mint in D/J. |
£15.00 |
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B637. COLLECTING HANDKERCHIEFS - Roseanna Mihalick. Pub 2000 USA Schiffer. A presentation of hundreds of handkerchiefs in over 300 Col Photos with examples from the 1940's to the 1960's. 144pp. 28 x 21. Softback. Mint. |
£19.95 |
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B648. PARADISE - Portraying the New Guinea Highland - Michael O'Hanlon. Pub 1993. A history of the anthropological study of the New Guinea Wahgi, their artefacts and culture. 16 Col. And 57 B/W Illust. 24 x 19. 95pp. Soft back. Mint. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£3.99 |
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B687. PATRICK COX - Wit, Irony and Footwear - Pub 1998. A superb survey of this working methods and inspiration plus chronology of career and milestones. Over 150 specially commissioned Col. Plates. 61pp. 21 x 21. Mint in D/J. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£6.99 |
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B960. THE BEST IN SWIMWEAR DESIGN - Joy McKenzie Pub 1998. A showcase of outstanding contemporary swim wear featuring over 100 styles for one-pieces, bikinis, cover-ups and accessories. Well Illust. throughout. 125pp. 24 x 18. Softback. Mint. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£5.99 |
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C14. THE CLOTHING LABEL BOOK - A Century of Design - Tina Skinner and Jenna Palecka Schuck. Pub 2003 USA Schiffer. A wonderful gallery of more than 800 vintage labels dating back to the turn of the century. A comprehensive overview of the history of garment labels and manufacturing techniques. 28 x 21. 158pp. Soft back. Mint. Just Published. |
£34.95 |
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C36. CALENDAR GIRLS - Michael Colmer. Pub 1976. A lavishly illustrated colourful history spanning six decades. 144pp. 30 x 23. Soft back. Clean to good. |
£12.50 |
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C315. THE TIE - TRENDS AND TRADITIONS - Sarah Gibbings. Pub 1990. Well researched history of the tie from its beginnings in the 17th Century. Full Col Photos and drawings accompany the lively and informative text. 157pp. 30 x 23. Clean to good in D/J. |
£20.00 |
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C637. BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURE - Frank Plucknett. Pub Circa 1931. 'A comprehensive and authoritative guide to the principles and methods employed in the manufacture of the different styles of modern footwear'. Over 300 Illust. including 21 mono plates. 382pp. 25 x 18 x 4. Bookplate on FEP. Some ageing on prelims and edges. Main contents clean to good. Unusual. |
£75.00 |
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C660. MILLER'S PERFUME BOTTLES - A Collectors Guide - Madelaine Marsh. Pub 1999. Practical introductory guide exploring a wide range of topics. Includes full col. photos of over 150 collectable pieces plus price guide. 64pp. 21 x 15. P/B. Mint. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£3.99 |
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C662. MILLER'S POWDER COMPACTS - A Collectors Guide - Juliette Edwards . Pub 2000. Invaluable introductory guide to these decorative and charming items. Full of practical tips. Full Col. photos of over 150 collectable pieces plus price guide. 64pp. 21 x 15. P/B. Mint. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£3.99 |
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C670. THE TATTOO - Jeff Jaguar. Pub 1990. A pictorial history with photos selected by a tattoo artist. A unique collection revealing the art of the tattooist over more than 100 years. 26 x 21. 120pp. Soft back. Good. |
£10.00 |
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C672. THE STORY OF CLOTHES - Agnes Allen. Pub 1958. A brief study of the development of clothes from prehistoric times to date. Illust. with L/Ds. 20 x 13. 252pp. Good. |
£12.50 |
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C677. VOGUE TWENTIETH CENTURY FASHION - Linda Watson. Pub 1999. '100 years of style by decade and designer'. A fresh look at fashion history over the last century celebrating the most significant designers, developments and movements of each decade. Illust with inspirational images from the Vogue archives. A definitive style bible. 249pp. 28 x 24. Nr. Mint in D/J. |
£20.00 |
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C689. COSTUME IN CONTEXT - The 1980's - Jennifer Ruby. Pub 1994. An exciting introduction with more than 100 detailed drawings in B/W and Col. Small Gloss. 64pp. 28 x 22. Laminated covers. Mint. |
£12.50 |
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C927. PERFUME - The Art and Science of Scent - Cathy Newman. Photos by Robb Kendrick. Pub 1998 USA. 'A bewitching lavishly Illust. survey which explores every aspect of the art and science of scent'. Stunning Col. Photos throughout. 157pp. 31 x 24. Mint in D/J. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£9.99 |
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C950. MANUAL OF WIGMAKING - M. Botham and L. Sharrad. Pub 1969. A textbook for the trainee wig maker and hair dressing student. 34 L/Ds. Gloss. 102pp. 22 x 14. Cloth covers sl. worn. Contents clean to good. |
£12.00 |
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D8. FANCY FANS Art Deco - Novelties - Commercial - Pascal Payen-Appenzeller. Pub 2000 Paris. A fascinating survey. Very well Illust in Col. throughout. 26 x 21. 94pp. Soft back. Mint. |
£7.50 |
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D31. EVERYDAY FASHIONS OF THE FORTIES as pictured in Sears Catalogs - Edited and introduction by JoAnne Olian. Pub 1992 USA. A compilation of 122 fully Illust. and captioned pages selected and reproduced from rare copies of Sears catlogs of the World War II era. 122pp. 30 x 23. Soft back. Mint. |
£14.95 |
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D312. THE CENTURY OF HATS - Head turning Style of the 20th Century - Susie Hopkins. Pub 1999 USA. A broad informative guide to hats over the last 100 years highlighting significant moments in the millinery world, acclaimed designers and notable events in hat history. Beautifully Illust. throughout. Gloss. Bib. 158pp. 30 x 25. Mint in D/J. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£14.99 |
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D313. HISTORY OF CHILDRENS COSTUME - Elizabeth Ewing. Pub 1982. Well known competent history with 124 B/W and 4 Col. Plates. Bib. 182pp. 25 x 19. Good to very good in D/J. |
£22.00 |
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D317. THE FAN - Mary Gostelow. Pub 1976. A comprehensive survey of the fan through the ages - its history and use. Well Illust. Some Col. Bib. 25 x 19. 145pp. Edges sl. aged O/W good in D/J. |
£16.00 |
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D324. MEDIEVAL COSTUME IN ENGLAND AND FRANCE - Mary G. Houston. Pub 1950. A scholarly, meticulous and accurate survey of the costume of the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. 8 Col. plates and 334 drawings. Gloss. 218pp. 24 x 18. Prelims and edges sl. aged. Main contents clean to good in very worn D/J. |
£30.00 |
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D333. FOLK COSTUMES FROM EASTERN EUROPE - Lilla M. Fox. Pub 1977. A selection of costumes from the Greek islands to the high Carpathians and the Russian Steppes, being a concise survey. Many L/Ds. 21 x 18. 62pp. Clean to good in D/J. |
£7.50 |
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D334. THE TECHNIQUE OF FASHION DESIGN - Brenda Naylor. Pub 1975. A fully comprehensive guide. Well illust. With sketches. 25 x 19. 118pp. Edges aged. Main contents clean in faded D/J. |
£9.50 |
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D336. ENGLISH COSTUME - Iris Brooke. Pub 1951. A brief history of changing fashion 1900-1950. Illust. by the author with 51 attractive L/Ds. 19 x 14. 90pp. Good in sl. worn D/J. |
£14.00 |
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D337. COSTUME CAVALCADE - H. Harald Hansen. Pub 1968. Comprehensive guide to costumes worn through the ages. 689 Coloured figures and many other L/Ds. 24 x 18. 156pp. Book plate on FEP O/W clean to good in worn D/J. |
£14.00 |
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D359. RADICAL FASHION - Claire Wilcox. Pub 2001. Unique look at the work of original thinkers and creators and their innovative and visionary work. Contributors include Alaia, Gaultier, McQueen, Miyake, Watanabe, Westwood, Yamamoto etc. Well Illust. mainly in Col. 32 x 23. 147pp. Soft back. Mint. |
£19.95 |
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D364. FASHION IN THE WESTERN WORLD - Doreen Yarwood. Pub 1992. Concise chronological account of fashion trends from the Renaissance to 20th Century. Very well Illust. with hundreds of meticulous L/Ds and photos. Some Col Plates. 24 x 18. 169pp. Soft back. Crease on front cover O/W very good. |
£15.00 |
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D627. THE TWENTIES IN VOGUE - Carolyn Hall. Pub 1983. A pictorial guide to a fascinating era shown through one of our foremost magazines which includes the social scene, art and entertainment including fashion, travel and leisure etc. Profusely Illust. Some Col. 157pp. 28 x 25. 157pp. Clean to good in D/J. |
£25.00 |
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D628. THE DECORATED BODY - Robert Brain. Pub 1979. Techniques of body art from all over the world, their forms and meanings described. Well illust. with photos and drawings. 189pp. 24 x 17. Prelims and edges aged. Main contents clean. |
£12.50 |
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D645. ART SEX AND SYMBOL - The Mystery of Tattooing - R.W.B. Scott and Christopher Gotch. Pub 1986. Detailed study. Very well illust. in Col. and mono. Bib. 206pp. 28 x 22. Very good in D/J. |
£35.00 |
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D659. TURKISH DELIGHTS - Philippa Scott. Pub 2001. A cornucopia of Turkish delights from the exotic allure of the harem and Turkish bath to ottoman inspired interiors and pavilions. Engaging text with 167 Illust, 156 in Col. Includes illust. of costume. Select Bib. 111pp. 24 x 21. Good to very good in D/J. |
£14.00 |
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D680. HISTORICAL COSTUME FOR THE STAGE - Lucy Barton. Pub Pub 1961. Standard reference work that covers from early Egyptian times to the early 20th century, in great detail. 600 drawings by David Sarvis. 585pp. 26 x 17. Inscription on FEP O/W clean to good in worn D/J. |
£25.00 |
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D937. KIMONO - VANISHING TRADITION - Japanese Textiles of the 20th Century - Cheryl Imperatore and Paul Maclardy with Price Guide. Pub 2001 USA Schiffer. A beautiful, superbly illustrated overview of various traditional garments including designs that are still available and wearable art by contemporary artists. Complementary text with over 525 Col. Photos. Gloss. 28 x 22. 254pp. Mint in D/J. A must for all Japanese textile/costume enthusiasts!! |
£39.95 |
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D938. THE BIKINI - A Cultural History - Patrik Alec. Pub 2002. An investigation into the history of the bikini as a way of noting the change in the perception of women by society over the last 50 years. Superbly Illust. With Col. and B/W Photos. 214pp. 33 x 24. Mint in D/J. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£12.99 |
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D942. HARLEQUIN UNMASKED - The Commedia Dell'Arte and Porcelain Sculpture - Meredith Chilton. Pub 2001 USA. A superb colourfully illustrated survey featuring works from important collections that celebrate this street theatre with its extravagant and lively characters. Explains the history of the commedia dell'arte, it's transformation into sculptures, what inspired their gestures and costumes etc. 354pp. 31 x 23. Mint in D/J. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£24.99 |
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D944. COSTUME - An Illustrated Survey from Ancient Times to the 20th Century - Margot Lister. Pub 1969. Mainly concerned with civilian costume in England and France. 335 L/Ds by the author with accompanying descriptive notes. Bib. 346pp. 28 x 20. Clean to good in worn D/J. |
£25.00 |
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D954. CHILDREN'S FASHIONS OF THE 19TH CENTURY - Introduction and Notes by James Laver. Pub 1951 Batsford Colour Book Series. 16 attractive Col. Plates from contemporary fashion plates.12pp text. 24 x 18. Prelims and edges foxed. Main contents clean in sl. worn D/J. |
£12.50 |
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D973. COSTUMES AND SETTINGS FOR HISTORICAL PLAYS - Vol. 3. The Elizabethan and Restoration Period - Jack Cassin Scott. Pub 1979. Detailed guide for all interested in period drama. Includes costumes, stage properties and stage settings. Detailed L/Ds and Col. Plates. 25 x 19. 94pp. |
£12.50 |
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D974. ERTE - MY LIFE MY ART - An Autobiography. Pub 1989 USA. A detailed account of his life and a broad illustrated survey of his work throughout his long career. Fine examples of each category - fashion design, magazine covers, theatre design, graphics, industrial design, sculpture, jewellery etc. 156 Illust - 74 in Full Colour and 82 in duotone. 35 x 26. 233pp. Nr. Mint in D/J. |
£75.00 |
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D978. FASHIONS THROUGH THE CENTURIES - Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo - Olga Sronkova. Pub Circa 1959. A fascinating picture of the Czech society adapting itself to the differing Italian, Spanish and French styles during the periods. From evidence taken from the rich collection of family portraits that are to be found in the palaces of the Czech nobility. Very well Illust. Some Col. Plates. 163pp.30 x 23. Edges sl. aged O/W clean to good in very worn torn D/J. Unusual. |
£35.00 |
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D985. THE FOUR SEASONS - Wenceslas Hollar. Pub 1979 The Costume Society. Introduction by J. L. Nevinson plus topographical notes by Ann Saunders. Approx 30pp. 28 x 21. P/B. Mint. |
£5.00 |
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D989. EASTERN EUROPEAN FOLK DESIGNS - John Gabrian Marinescu. Pub 2003 USA Schiffer. A vivid design book with over 288 full Color all over patterns, borders and corners of decorative textile motifs from Romania. Plus Col. Photos of people in Regional Costumes. 28 x 21. 160pp. Soft back. Mint. |
£24.95 |
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D991. FASHIONABLE CLOTHING FROM THE SEARS CATALOGS - EARLY 1950'S - Tina Skinner. Pub 1998. A comprehensive evaluation of the fashions of this period with helpful hints, descriptions and current values of clothes and accessories. Superbly Illust in sepia and Col. throughout. 21 x 28. 160pp. Soft back. Mint. |
£24.95 |
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D992. FASHIONABLE CLOTHING FROM THE SEARS CATALOGS - MID 1950's - Tina Skinner. Pub 2002. A comprehensive evaluation of the fashions of this period with helpful hints, descriptions and current values of clothes and accessories. Superbly Illust. in sepia and col. throughout. 21 x 28. 160pp. Soft back. Mint. |
£24.95 |
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D997. COSTUME IN ART - Pub 1998 USA in conjunction with the National Gallery, London. A combination of thirty masterpieces from the Nation Gallery with literature from around the world in a unique portrayal of clothing and adornment in art. 144pp. 16 x 16. Softback. Mint. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£3.99 |
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D998. FIT TO BE TIED - Vintage Ties of the Forties and early Fifties - R. Dyer and R. Spark. Pub 1987 USA. Pictorial survey lavishly Illust. in Col. throughout . 95pp. 23 x 23. Laminated covers. FEP cut. Contents very good. |
£12.50 |
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D999. THE WINNING COUNTER - Hugh Fraser and Harrods - George Pottinger. Pub 1971. A unique and personal story of a brilliant tycoon who expanded a modest drapery business into a vast public company. Illust. 22 x 14. 182pp. Clean in sl. worn D/J. |
£9.50 |
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D1000. SAMURAI UNDRESSED - Jacqui Carey. Pub 1995. 'An attempt to reveal some of the hidden depths of samurai armour and its unique relationship with Kumihimo (Japanese braiding). Well Illust. 48 Plates (inc. some in Col) and other line Illust. Bib. 78pp. 21 x 15. Softback. Very good. |
£6.50 |
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E4. WALK IN SPLENDOR - Ceremonial Dress and the Minangkabau - Edited by Anne and John Summerfield. Superb survey accompanying an exhibition in the USA in 1999. A splendid beautifully survey of these people of Sumatra, their textiles and dress including motifs, patterns plus their related ceremonial arts including their jewelry and dance. Superbly Illust. throughout in full Col. 363pp. 30 x 23. Large soft back. Mint. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£14.99 |
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E16. WILLIAM MORRIS - Helen Dore. Pub 1990. A celebration of his enormous range of achievements in the decorative arts, his collaboration with Burne-Jones and other artists, and his complicated private life. Superb Col. Illust that show many examples from his varied work. 128pp. 25 x 24. Mark on FEP O/W good to very good in D/J. |
£12.00 |
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E25. ROYALTY IN VOGUE - Josephine Ross. Pub 1989. A thoughtful testament of the relationship between royalty and fashion shown in this album of stunning pictures chosen from eighty years of royal reportage. A unique and fascinating archive. 201pp. 29 x 23. Clean to good in D/J. |
£18.00 |
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E34. DAVID BAILEY - MODELS CLOSE UP - Photos by David Bailey. Words by James Sherwood. Pub 1998. An examination of the changing role and status of the model from mere mannequin to 20th Century icon. Superb fashion photos accompanied by extracts from Bailey's interviews with the models. 189pp. 28 x 22. Very good in D/J. |
£14.00 |
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E49. TIES - James Laver. Pub 1968. Their history and individual records of public school, old boys, university, navy, army, airforce and club ties. 276 Col. Plates each plate with Col. photos of 28 ties. 90pp. 25 x 18. Good in D/J. |
£30.00 |
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E321. VICTORIAN COSTUME FOR LADIES 1860-1900 - Linda Setnik. Pub 2000 USA Schiffer. Lavishly Illust. with 350 19th century B/W photos providing documentation of ladies fashions, worn in America during the period. Detailed descriptions and narrative complete a comprehensive and attractive addition to a costume library. Bib and Price Guide. 175pp. 28 x 21. Softback. Mint. Just Published. |
£24.99 |
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E326. THE THIRTIES IN VOGUE - Carolyn Hall. Foreword by Douglas Fairbanks Junior. Pub 1984. A stylish portrayal of this exciting era, illustrated through one of the most important magazines of tits time. 157pp. 28 x 24. Very good in D/J. |
£25.00 |
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E327. FASHION FROM ANCIENT EGYPT TO THE PRESENT DAY - Mila Contini. Edited by James Laver. Foreword by Count Emilio Pucci. Introduction by Janey Ironside. Pub 1967. A well narrated comprehensive history of changing fashions. Nearly 550 Illust. Many in Col. 317pp. 30 x 21. Clean to good in very worn D/J. |
£15.00 |
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E328. STYLE FOR ALL SEASONS - David and Elizabeth Emmanuel. Pub 1983. A lavish, gloriously illustrated mainly in Col., insight into the talents and taste of the designers famous for the Wedding Dress of Diana The Princess of Wales. 160pp. 30 x 22. Good to very good in D/J. |
£15.00 |
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E329. ACCESSORIZING THE BRIDE - Vintage Wedding Finery through the decades - Norma Shephard. Pub 2005 USA Schiffer. A romantic journey through 15 decades of bridal fashion being a comprehensive look at wedding costume circa 1860 to the present day. Original wedding portraits and hundreds of full col. photos of gowns and accessories. Gloss. Price Guide. 213pp. 28 x 22. Mint in D/J. JUST PUBLISHED. |
£39.95 |
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E338. COSTUME - The Performing Partner - Jac Lewis and Miriam Striezheff Lewis. Foreword by Julie Harris. A book for actors and lovers of theatrical illusion being all aspects of costume art for stage, television and film presented with anecdotal gems from theatrical history. Some B/W Illust. 21x 14. 186pp. P/B. Very good. |
£9.50 |
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E341. UNDERSTANDING FASHION HISTORY - Valerie Cumming. Pub 2004. A unique survey of the evolution of fashion history from the point of view of how the subject has been written about, the collections and the ways in which the knowledge of the subject can be applied to traditional and new methods of study. A thought provoking study. Some Illust. 144pp. 25 x 21. Soft back. Mint. |
£16.99 |
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E345. ANIMAL REGALIA - Moira Broadbent. Pub 1985. A unique survey published to accompany the cavalcade of Animal's regalia at the Commonwealth Institute in 1985. Very well Illust. with Col. and B/W Illust. 62pp. 29 x 21. Soft back. Mint. |
£8.50 |
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E348. HOLLYWOOD COSTUME DESIGN BY TRAVILLA - Maureen Reilley. Pub 2003 USA Schiffer. A detailed survey of the work of this outstanding designer from his work for Marilyn Monroe and other film stars, to his work for television epics. Includes many of original sketches and publicity photos as well as Photos of the costumes. 191pp. 28 x 22. Mint in D/J. |
£49.95 |
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E351. GALLERY OF FASHION 1790-1822 - From plates by Heideloff and Ackerman. Pub 1949. Introduction by Sacheverell Sitwell. Notes on the plates by Doris Langley Moore. 16 superbly executed Col. Plates of costume revealing for the most part the English influence on French fashion during the time of the French Revolution, or, those that might depict heroines of Jane Austen's novels. 23 x 18. Prelims and edges aged. Main contents clean in worn D/J. |
£17.50 |
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E352. MCDOWELLS DIRECTORY OF 20TH CENTURY FASHION - Colin McDowell. Pub 1987. A complete guide to fashions, designers and styles. Very well illust. Some Col. 317pp. 26 x 22. Good to very good in D/J. |
£28.00 |
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E633. THE BIBA EXPERIENCE - Based on the Pari Collection - Alwyn W. Turner. Pub 2004. The complete story of Barbara Hulanicki’s extraordinary, evocative and fondly remembered empire. Lavishly Illust. in superb Col. throughout. 240pp. 29 x 25. Mint in D/J. |
£35.00 |
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E636. GEISHA - WOMEN OF JAPAN’S FLOWER AND WILLOW WORLD - Tina Skinner and Mary L. Martin. Pub 2005 USA Schiffer. A unique comprehensive assembly of historic geisha images. Over 500 exquisite views drawn from postcards mainly between 1900 and 1940 illustrate the rarified world of Japan’s now extinct licensed pleasure districts. The comprehensive text includes historical background, the symbolic kimono and their unique culture. 238pp. 31 x 24. Gloss. Mint in D/J. |
£39.95 |
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E638. THE SNEAKER BOOK - 50 Years of Sports Shoe Design - Melissa Cardona. Pub 2005 USA Schiffer. Superbly illustrated unique survey revealing the changing style of sneakers through the decades from the 1940’s to the 1980’s. 256pp. 16 x 23. Laminated covers incorporating pink laces. Mint. |
£32.50 |
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E641. UNCUT CLOTH - SARIS SHAWLS AND SASHES - Nasreen Askari and Liz Arthur. Pub 1999 to coincide with the exhibition at the Paisley Museum and Art Galleries. An exploration of the extraordinary range of unstitched cloth used across South Asia - Saris. Shawls, Turbans, Sashes, Waistcloths, Skirts etc. The history use and cultural significance of each form of cloth clearly presented. Superbly Illust. in Col. throughout.128pp. 28 x 22. Soft back. Mint. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£8.99 |
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E642. HANDBAG CHIC - 200 Years of Designer Fashion - Desire Smith. Pub 2005 USA Schiffer.A comprehensive celebration of over 550 top quality handbags by designers the world over, dating from 1759 to 2005. Over 600 beautiful colour photos with examples from the most famous design houses including Cartier, Lieber, Calabro etc. Extensive Gloss. Resource section. Bib. 272pp. 28 x 22. Decorated laminated covers with attractive gold chain along the spine as a handle. Mint. |
£39.95 |
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E645. GENTLEMAN - A Timeless Fashion - Bernhard Roetzel. Pub 2004. A treasure trove of information about the fashion icons who have created modern style, with plenty of advice on patterns, materials, fabrics and colors for the discerning male. Includes personal grooming, shirts, ties, trousers, suits, hats, shoes and other accessories. Superly illust in col. throughout. 357pp. 26 x 22. Mint in D/J. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£15.00 |
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E646. THE ALOHA SHIRT - Dale Hope and Gregory Tozian. Pub 2000. A fascinating survey of this unique fashion and cultural icon. Superbly Illust. in Col. throughout. 211pp. 28 x 25. Soft back. Mint. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£8.99 |
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E648. HAIR IN AFRICAN ART AND CULTURE - The Museum of African Art. Pub 2000. A superb survey published in conjunction with an exhibition in New York, introduces a mode of African Art too infrequently recognised or appreciated. Reveals many aspects of African and African- American hair and the complex meaning and history of hair styles. Very well Illust. throughout in Col. and B/W. 192pp. 31 x 23. Mint in D/J. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£9.99 |
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E654. IN FASHION - DRESS IN THE 20TH CENTURY - Prudence Glynn with Madeleine Ginsberg. Pub 1978. A lively look at fashion since 1900. Well Illust. with B/W Photos. Bib. 235pp. 25 x 10. Bookplate on FEP O/W good to very good. |
£15.00 |
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E656. THE UNEXPURGATED BEATON - The Cecil Beaton Diaries as he wrote them - Introduced by Hugo Vickers. Pub 2002. Fascinating, frank and revealing journals 1970 to 1980. 418pp. 24 x 16. Mint in D/J. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£7.99 |
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E660. ACCESSORIES - Kim Johnson Gross and Jeff Stone. Pub 1996. Text by Christa Worthington. Photos by James Wojcik. A complete guide to adding personal style and versatility to any outfit. Useful list of shops. Well Illust. in Col. throughout. 174pp. 20 x 20. Mint in D/J. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£3.99 |
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E666. THE PEACOCK’S TAIL - Pearl Binder. Pub 1958. An unusual look at the sartorial elegance of the male through the ages. 4 half tone plates and 204 L/Ds. 394pp. 21 x 14. Good in sl. torn D/J with wrapper. |
£17.50 |
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E668. THE BLOOMER GIRLS - Charles Neilson Gattey. Pub 1967. Foreword by James Laver. A social and biographical history of Amelia Bloomer including her attitude towards clothing. Bib. 32 mono Plates. 185pp. 22 x 15. Clean to good in sl. worn D/J. |
£14.00 |
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E669. MY STORE OF MEMORIES - Rowan Bentall. Pub 1974. Unique story of a great company. Some B/W Illust. 298pp. 22 x 14. Clean to good in D/J. |
£12.50 |
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E670. TATTOO - Dale Rio and Eva Bianchini. Pub 2004. A revealing study and marvellous visual tour. More than 100 amazing full Col. photos exhibiting countless variations in tattoo design. 128pp. 28 x 28. Very good in D/J. |
£12.99 |
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E679. LOOKING FOR JACKIE - American Fashion Icons - Kathleen Craughwell- Varda. Pub 1999. An engaging survey of American women from 1880 - 1999 who, like Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, influenced their generation. Superbly Illust. with a dazzling array of images - over 200 full Col. Illust. 208pp. 32 x 23. Mint in D/J. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£14.99 |
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E680. DRESS IN FRANCE IN THE 18TH CENTURY - Madelaine Delpierre. Pub 1998 USA. Charming book examining European dress as it evolved in 18th century France, the country established as the arbiter of fashionable taste in this elegant era. Many B/W illust. Bib. Gloss. 163pp. 24 x 16. Nr. Mint in D/J. |
£22.00 |
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E681. TIES - Avril Hart. Pub 1998. A lively account of the development of the necktie from the 1670’s to the present drawn from evidence on paintings, engravings, contemporary written sources. Stunning photos of high fashion examples of this essential element of male dress. Very well Illust. throughout. Bib. Gloss. 125pp. 21 x 19. Mint in D/J. |
£9.95 |
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E684. THE BLUE JEAN - Alice Harris. Pub 2002. Unique and fascinating detailed history with over 135 riveting Col. and B/W Photos. 141pp. 31 x 25. Mint in D/J. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£12.99 |
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E686. FEEDING THE EYE - Anne Hollander. Pub 1999 USA. A remarkable collection of dazzling essays on clothes, paintings, literature movies and much more, that ranges over the visual art of this and other centuries with a noted depth of historical insight. Includes essays on celebrated figures from Balanchine to Cartier Bresson, Kafka to Chanel, Isadora Duncan to Simone de Beauvoir. Plus a section on the art of dressing or decorating the human body, and artists of the cinema e.g. Chaplin and Garbo. 323pp. 23 x 16. Mint in D/J. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£7.99 |
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E689. BODY BIZARRE BODY BEAUTIFUL - Nan McNab. Pub 1999 USA. The how, why and when of what people have done to their bodies in the past and now - tattoos, body piercing, wild hairstyles. Very well illust. Some Col. Bib. 109pp. 20 x 19. Soft back. Mint. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£3.99 |
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E939. VINTAGE FASHIONS FOR WOMEN - The 1950's and 60's with values - A Kristina Harris. Pub 1997 USA. Schiffer. Brimming with over 500 Col. Photos of authentic day and evening clothes and accessories; a listing of over 500 of the most popular ready to wear designer (inc. their ads and sale prices) plus many other useful items. Bib. 168pp. 28 x 21. Soft back. Mint. |
£24.95 |
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E940. THE PICTORIAL ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FASHION - Kybalova, Otterbenova and Lamorova. Foreword James Laver. Origins and development of fashion and costume in comprehensive detail. Nearly 1,000 Photos. Over 30 Col. Plates. 605pp. 22 x 16. Inscription on FEP. Prelims/edges aged O/W good in worn D/J. |
£17.50 |
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E948. THE ART OF BEING KUNA - Layers of Meaning among the Kuna of Panama - Edited by Mari Lyn Salvador. Pub 1997 USA. UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History. Published to accompany an exhibition in 1997. Offers a unique insight into the culture, art and world of the Kuna. Superbly Illust. throughout, including many Col. Illust. of their famous and colourful applique - Molas. 360pp. 30 x 23. Soft back. Mint. SPECIAL PRICE. |
£24.99 |
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E954. AN INTRODUCTION TO FASHION ILLUSTRATION - Madelaine Ginsburg. Pub 1980 VandA Museum. A concise history. Well Illust and with some Col. 48pp. 25 x 19. Laminated covers. Very good. |
£12.00 |
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E969. DESIGINING AND MAKING STAGE COSTUMES BY Motley - Foreword by Peggy Ashcroft. Pub 1964. All aspects of a costume designer's work from preliminary sketches to cutting, from Shakesperian costumes to modern day. Many L/Ds and some Col. Plates. Bib. 139pp. 25 x 18. Edges aged. Contents clean in very grubby D/J. |
£9.50 |
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E976. EROTIC LINGERIE - Peter Barry. Pub 1985. 64 pages of glossy photos of models in various types of modern underwear (mainly supplied by Harrods). 30 x 23. Good in D/J. |
£7.50 |
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E982. THE ART OF DRESS - Clothes and Society 1500-1914 - Jane Ashelford. Pub 1996 The National Trust. A fascinating account of the history of dress over the last four centuries revealing the social aspects of dress - how styles were conveyed, how and where materials and clothes were purchased, and what all levels of society wore. Well illust throughout, mainly in Col. 320pp. 25 x 25. Pages sl. warped O/W good in D/J. |
£35.00 |
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E983. BABY WORE WHITE - Robes for Special Occasions 1800-1910 - Heather Toomer with drawings and patterns by Elspeth Read. A fully illustrated book that reviews the history of christening and other decorative baby robes throughout the 19th Century. Plus tips on washing and conservation. Patterns for 4 different styles to make accurate reproductions. List of dated garments and public collections. Gloss. Over 250 Col. and B/W Illust. 166pp. 21 x 21. Soft back. Mint. |
£17.50 |
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E986. STAGE COSTUMES AND HOW TO MAKE THEM - Julia Tompkins. Pub 1971 Pitman. A comprehensive guide well Illust. with many L/Ds of costumes and patterns. 157pp. 22 x 14. Good in D/J. |
£15.00 |
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E992. THE BOOK OF TIES - Francois Chaille. Pub 1994 Paris. A remarkable array of visual documents from all over the world and a lively and informative text filled with amusing anecdotes and surprising information reveals the history and legend of the tie. 180pp. 28 x 24. Good to very good in D/J. |
£35.00 |
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E993. FASHIONS AND COSTUMES FROM GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK - Edited and introduced by Stella Blum. Pub 1985 Dover USA. Unique survey of mid 19th Century American fashions. Over 400 striking designs inc. 42 figures in Col. 91pp. 30 x 22. Soft back. Good. |
£14.00 |
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E994. THE ART OF THE TATTOO - Henry Ferguson and Lynn Proctor. Editors of Body Art magazine. Pub 1998. A presentation of the rich history and evolution of tattoo art and how early traditional styles have influenced modern tattoo artists. Plus quotations, commentary and observations explaining the symbolism and historical development of particular motifs. Beautifully illustrated with Col. Photos throughout. 128pp. 28 x 24. Nr. Mint in D/J. |
£15.00 |
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E995. THE PASSION FOR FASHION - Adrian Bailey. Pub 1988.Three centuries of changing styles. Well illustrated survey. 189pp. 30 x 21. Inscription on FEP. Contents clean to good in worn D/J. |
£12.00 |
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E999. BODY AND SOUL - Anita Roddick. Pub 1991. The inspiring and provocative story of one of the world's most successful business women. Well Illust. throughout. 256pp. 24 x 16. Good. |
£7.50 |
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E1000. DRESS DESIGN - Talbot Hughes. Pub 1920. 'An account of costume for artists and dressmakers'. From the earliest times to the 19th Century. Illustrated by the author from old examples plus 35pp of half tome Illust. Over 50pp of patterns to scale. 352pp. 18 x 12. Cloth covers, edges and prelims aged. Contents clean. Standard reference work. |
£25.00 |
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E1002. THE FOLK DRESS OF EUROPE - James Snowden. Pub 1979. Detailed survey with a scholarly text. 24 Col. Plates drawn by Victor Ambrus. 146 B/W Illust. 160pp. 28 x 22. Very good in D/J. |
£20.00 |
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E1004. MEN IN SKIRTS - Andrew Bolton. Pub 2003. A lively ground breaking book that celebrates the designers who have established the skirt as a form of male attire. Originally devised to accompany an exhibition at the VandA Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 150 Col. Illust. 143pp. 34 x 20. Mint in D/J. |
£25.00 |
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