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Fashion
Change is the only constant. And this is never more obvious than in the history of fashion. The beautiful colour plate books have a charm all of their own, but there are books here for serious study also. Please do get in touch if you can't see the fashion book you are after.
We send out every day all over the world from our office in the very fashionable city of Bath in the Uk. Everything is packed very carefully so that even the most fragile items arrive safely.
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1854 Music and the Art of DressLondon: 1854Uncommon new edition of these scarce essays concerning music and fashion from the 'Quarterly Review.' -
1969 The Evolution of FashionLondon: 1969Bright second printing of this charming work exploring the history of fashion, adorned with striking illustrations. -
1934 Needlework and DressmakingLondon: 1934Scarce first edition of this volume on needlework and dressmaking by Anna L. Hird, a bright copy complete with its unclipped dust wrapper. -
1911 Album of Historical CoiffuresLondon: 1911A scarce work on the history of hairstyles with numerous charming illustrations through the ages. -
1841 Costume of the AncientsLondon: 1841Illustrated with 155 plates, this is the first volume of a mid nineteenth century edition of designer Thomas Hope's impressive study of costume in the ancient world. -
1870 The Holbein Society's Facsimile ReprintsManchester : 1870-2Two volumes in uniform publisher's bindings of these facsimile publications by the Holbein Society. -
1873 Moeurs, Usages et Costumes au Moyen AgeParis: 1873A beautiful brightly illustrated history of the Middle Ages in the French language, with colour plates by F. Kellerhoven. -
1855 The Art of Perfumery, and the Methods of Obtaining the Odours of PlantsLondon: 1855The very scarce first edition of this early work on perfumery by a master perfumer, G. W. Septimus Piesse, complete with illustrations throughout. -
1878 Old Point Lace and How to Imitate ItLondon: 1878A smart, scarce work on old needle-point and sewing lace, written and illustrated by Daisy Waterhouse Hawkins. -
1948 British SamplersLondon: 1948A fascinating first edition of Mary Eirwen Jones' examination of samplers as used in needlework, their history and design. -
1929 An Introduction to the Study of Costume, From Nudity to RaimentLondon: 1929A fascinating first edition study of costume around the globe, beautifully illustrated in colour, and with numerous photographic examples. -
1935 Embroidery and NeedleworkLondon: 1935An illustrated first edition guide to needlework and sewing by Gladys Windsor Fry. -
1966 Eighteenth Century Gold Boxes of EuropeLondon: 1966A large paper first edition copy of this charming volume concerning the gold boxed of Europe in the eighteenth century. -
c1955 Fashion PlatesPlaistow: c1955A very scarce two identical fashion plates in colour printed for the Curwen Press, with no artist or author identified. -
1932 The National Costumes of HollandLondon: 1932An extensive volume exploring the costumes of Holland, with some beautiful coloured plates reproduced by lithography. A limited edition. -
1929 Tres ParisienParis: 1929A stunning collection of Art Deco fashion prints from this stylish French magazine. -
1888 Le Costume HistoriqueParis: 1888A fantastic encyclopaedia of clothing around the world and through the ages by Auguste Racinet, complete in six volumes with five hundred plates. -
1877 Art in Ornament and DressLondon: 1877A noted French art critic's guide to interior design, architecture and fashion. -
1928 A History of CostumeLondon: 1928A nice early reprint of this interesting book on the history of costume, illustrated in colour and in black and white. Signed by the British actress Carmen Silvera. -
1991 AppearancesLondon: 1991An exciting first edition on the development of post-war fashion by Martin Harrison,, with plenty of photographs. -
1973 The Restless ImageLondon: 1973A smart copy of this sociological exploration into the effects of fashion upon society, illustrated throughout. -
1791 Address to the Society for the Improvement of British WoolLondon: 1791An uncommon second edition of John Sinclair's treatise on the improvement of British wool. -
1825 The Ladies' Pocket MagazineLondon: 1825A unique work, a run of the 1825 'Ladies' Pocket Magazine' periodical, a charming fashionable work illustrated with beautiful colour fashion plates. -
1940 Dyes Made in AmericaNew Jersey: 1940A very scarce work produced by the Calco Chemical Division regarding the fabric dyes they make at their factory. Calco were the largest manufacturing sector in the United States. -
1825 Synopsis of Ancient CostumeLondon: 1825The first edition of this chronological overview to ancient costume. Being excerpts from Reverend Fosbroke's 'Encyclopedia of Antiquities'. -
1904 The Textile RecorderManchester: 1904A scarce bound set of twelve issues of this British produced periodical on textiles at the turn of the twentieth century. -
1865 Costumes Historiques FrancaiseParis: 1865A finely bound collection of illustrations regarding female historical costume by Frencois-Claudius Compte-Calix. -
1907 The Heritage of DressLondon: 1907The first edition of Wilfred Mark Webb's exploratory discussion on the history of clothing, illustrated throughout with many plates. -
1972 English Costume from the Second Century BC to 1972London: 1972A bright and clean copy of this informative study of fashion in England from the second century to the late twentieth century. -
1972 Index to British Military Costume Prints 1500-1914London: 1972A very smart, first edition copy of this look at British military costumes from the sixteenth to twentieth century. Scarce in such a smart condition. -
1900 About FursLiverpool: c1900A very scarce pamphlet looking at the fur trade at the turn of the twentieth century. -
Costumes Moeurs et Coutumes des RussesLeipzig: [1801-1803]A wonderfully illustrated and highly regarded illustrated work regarding the costumes, manners and customs of Russia. A very scarce and informative work. -
Hints on Hats Adapted to the Heads of the PeopleLondon: 1865A very scarce, charming fashion work on hats by the royal hatter, Henry Melton. Presented in a smart condition, this pocket sized work is a fascinating insight to the history of hats, and the nineteenth century fashions. -
1892 Histoire de la Dentelle Bury Palliser Illustrated Comtesse Gedeon LaceParis: 1892A colourfully illustrated look at the history of lace making, written in the original French. -
1973 Silk Road Fabrics from the Han to the T'Ang Dynasty Textiles Illus SlipcaseBeijing: 1973A lovely example of this work of Chinese textiles, written in the original Chinese. This work is in excellent condition and is held in the original slipcase. -
1841 The Art of Needle-Work from the Earliest Ages Countess of Wilton Third EdLondon: 1841An insightful and informative work regarding one of the oldest crafts and practical skills, needle-work. This work looks at the history of needle-work as well as practical discussions of various forms of needle-work.