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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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2001 Archibald KnoxLondon: 2001A superbly illustrated guide to the designer Archibald Knox, with contributions by notable curators, scholars and art historians. -
1912 Dress Worn at His Majesty's CourtLondon: 1912The first edition of this scarce study of the dress of the court of George V in his early reign, with striking colour plates. -
1893 The Standards and Colours of the ArmyLeeds: 1893The uncommon limited edition, first edition, of this richly illustrated account of the standards and colours of the British army. -
c1898 GemsLondon: c1898A very scarce catalogue of gems and jewelry designs by Streeter & Co, a vividly illustrated work with chromolithographs. -
1953 Clothes and the Horse: A Guide to Correct Dress for all Riding OccasionsLondon: 1953A first edition of this illustrated guide to correct dress for riding occasions, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1946 The Farce of FashionLondon: 1946The first edition of this entertaining flip book that can mix and match different periods of fashion. -
c1899 Hints to the Boudoir: Containing Advice on the Treatment of the HairLondon: c1899A very scarce copy of this charming advice booklet for women's hair, fashion and cosmetics, with illustrations and advertisements. -
1853 Welch CostumesLondon: 1853A very scarce mid nineteenth century volume of hand coloured illustrations of Welsh fashions. -
2000 The Paper Jewelry Collection: Pop Out ArtwearLondon: 2000The first edition of this vibrant volume of pop-out self assembly jewellery by Wendy Ramshaw and David Watkins. -
c2005 Vollers Corset JewelNot Stated: c2005A bright series of captivating photographs showcasing the corsets of Vollers, one of the oldest corset manufacturers in the UK. -
1857 The Court of Napoleon: or, Society under the First EmpireNew York: 1857The sumptuous first edition of Frank B. Goodrich's study of the French court under Napoleon's rule, illustrated with vibrant chromolithographs. -
1927 Modes & Manners of the Nineteenth CenturyLondon: 1927The enlarged second edition of this beautifully illustrated study of nineteenth century dress, in a sumptuous Sangorski binding. -
1876-1879 A Cyclopaedia of Costume or Dictionary of DressLondon: 1876-1879A sumptuously bound first edition of James Robinson Planche's vibrantly illustrated study of historical dress, in signed bindings by Bayntun. -
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1923 The Penicuik Jewels of Mary Queen of ScottsLondon: 1923A very smart copy of this limited edition work on the Penicuik Jewels of Mary, Queen of Scots. Signed by the author. -
1975 European & American Jewellery 1830-1914London: 1975A smart first edition of this vastly illustrated historical study of European and American jewellery. -
1970 A History of Jewellery 1100-1870London: 1970A smart second, revised, edition of this highly illustrated history of jewellery from British art historian Joan Evans. -
c1929 Catalogue of the Hiler Costume LibraryParis : c1929A very scarce bibliography of titles on costume, created in response to the lack of cohesive works at the time. -
1858 Dresses and Decorations of the Middle AgesLondon: 1858A complete, two-volume set of this illustrated study of fashion and decorations from the Middle Ages, written by Henry Shaw. -
1923 The Preparation of Perfumes and CosmeticsLondon: 1923The first edition in English of this detailed work on the preparation of perfumes, and various cosmetics, an illustrated translation. -
1906 English CostumeLondon: 1906The complete four volume, first edition set of Dion Clayton Calthrop's beautifully illustrated study on English fashion. -
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1929 Pandora's Letter BoxLondon: 1929A signed limited edition work by Doris Langley Moore, advising the reader on how to lead a fashionable life. -
1970 CreezyNew York : 1970The first American edition of this novel by the French author Felicien Marceau about a Parisian model named Creezy. -
c1936 One-Hundred and Forty-Four Postcards of Military UniformsMunich; Potsdam; Edinburgh; Paris: c1936A fascinating collection of one-hundred and forty-four postcards of military uniforms, a number of which depict 1930s Germany. -
1995 Scottish Estate TweedsLondon: 1995A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated study of Scottish tweed designs, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1956 Scottish WoolensScotland: 1956A smart copy of this scarce work on the Scottish woolen manufacturers. -
1886 The Follies & Fashions of Our Grandfathers (1807)London: 1886-1887A smart copy of this fragile original binding. The first edition of this beautifully illustrated and hand coloured study of fashions in 1807. -
1833 The Royal Lady's Magazine and Archives of the Court of St JamesLondon: 1833A single volume of this very scarce late Georgian era periodical, beautifully illustrated with hand coloured plates of the prevailing costumes of the period. -
1999 William Wegman: Fashion PhotographsNew York: 1999A wonderful first edition work celebrating the dog photography of William Wegman, presenting images of Weimaraners in various costumes and poses. -
2011 The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier From the Sidewalk to the CatwalkAbrams: 2011The first edition of this colourful look at the fashion creations of pioneering Jean Paul Gaultier. -
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2010 Mario Testino: Todo o NadaMadrid: 2010A scarce signed first edition of this wonderful study of the photography of Mario Testino, examining the juxtaposition of his clothed and nude images of women. -
1937 English Women's Clothing in the Nineteenth CenturyLondon: 1937A beautiful illustrated study on women's fashion in the nineteenth century, complete with colour and collotype plate. -
1939 Symbolism of Chinese Imperial Ritual RobesLondon: 1939Bernard Vuilleumier discusses the symbolism of his collection of ancient Chinese robes in this first edition. -
1959 Jewelry and Amber of ItalyNew York: 1959A very smart work on the jewelry and amber of Italy, illustrated from the collection in the National History Museum of Naples. -
1894 Northampton Technological Handbooks: No. 3. Part 1. Pattern CuttingLondon: 1894A very scarce book from the Northampton Technological Handbooks series, regarding pattern cutting for boots and shoes, with numerous articles concerning the author and handbooks. -
1826 The Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufactures, Fashions, and PoliticsLondon: 1826A beautifully preserved copy of the third series of Ackermann's Repository. Volume three only. -
1843 The Ladies' Cabinet of Fashion, Music, and Romance vol. XLondon: 1843Volume X of a Victorian monthly magazine of fashion, music, and romance, adorned with coloured plates.