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We have a wide and varied collection of books on all forms of Art and Architecture, encompassing Engineering, Design, Furniture and Fashion. Many with fantastic plates and some real rarities included.
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1903 Dress Worn by Gentlemen at His Majesty's Court and on Occasions of CeremonyLondon: 1903A scarce 'new edition, revised and enlarged' of this illustrated account of the clothing worn by gentlemen in British courts.
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2002 The Art of René LaliqueRoyston: 2002A first edition of this lavishly illustrated guide to the art of the French jeweller and glass designer René Lalique.
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1977 A Catalogue of Naval Officer's Buttons 1748 to 1953Cheshire: 1977A very scarce and interesting catalogue of buttons from Naval officer's uniforms by A. Derek Barker.
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1973 JewelleryLondon: 1973H. Clifford Smith's profusely illustrated work on jewellery from around the world and its history.
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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.
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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.
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1877 Art in Ornament and DressLondon: 1877The first English translation of Charles Blanc's noted guide to fashion, interior design and architecture.
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1911 Pins and PincushionsLondon: 1911A smart first edition of this illustrated study on pins and pincushions, with a note from the author.
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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.
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c1855 Hints to Girls on Dress: Especially Intended for Scholar in Daily and Sunday SchoolsLondon: c1855A very scarce first edition of this guide to dressing for schoolgirls, from the Religious Tract Society.
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1946 The Farce of FashionLondon: 1946The first edition of this entertaining flip book that can mix and match different periods of fashion.
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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.
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1853 Welch CostumesLondon: 1853A very scarce mid nineteenth century volume of hand coloured illustrations of Welsh fashions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Signed1923 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.
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1975 European & American Jewellery 1830-1914London: 1975A smart first edition of this vastly illustrated historical study of European and American jewellery.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Signed1929 Pandora's Letter BoxLondon: 1929A signed limited edition work by Doris Langley Moore, advising the reader on how to lead a fashionable life.
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1970 CreezyNew York : 1970The first American edition of this novel by the French author Felicien Marceau about a Parisian model named Creezy.
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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.
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1995 Scottish Estate TweedsLondon: 1995A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated study of Scottish tweed designs, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1956 Scottish WoolensScotland: 1956A smart copy of this scarce work on the Scottish woolen manufacturers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Signed2010 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.
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[1905] 5 Vols Geschichte des KostümsBerlin: [1905]A first edition of this uncommon, heavily illustrated work depicting fashions of various continents through the ages. With eighty plates to each volume.