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FASHION, COSTUME
B6001) Tarrant, Naomi. DEVELOPMENT OF COSTUME. 1996. 9 3/4" x 6
7/8", 176 pages, 72 black and white illustrations. Traces
the history and development of clothing, mainly in the West, showing how it
reflects and is affected by culture and technology. Bibliography.
Soft covers, slight crease to upper cover, otherwise a near fine copy. 25.00
pounds sterling
B4570) Mansfield, Alan. CEREMONIAL
COSTUME : Court, Civil and Civic Costume from 1660 to
the Present Day. 1980. 9 1/2" x 6 1/4", 304
pages, 3 full-page plates, 157 illustrations. Appendices on rules for
wearing dress at court, and on court mourning. Bibliography.
Hb in price-clipped dw, otherwise a near fine copy. 20.00 pounds
sterling
B4578) Laver, James. COSTUME IN THE
THEATRE. 1964. 9" x 6 7/8", 223 pages, 4 colour plates, many monochrome illustrations. From
Greek and Roman theatre to Diaghilev. Scholarly and informative, but also lively and interesting. Bibliography. Hb in dw, dw
largely complete, though creased and somewhat soiled, otherwise a very good
copy. 15.00 pounds sterling
B3962) Schouvaloff, Alexander. SET AND
COSTUME DESIGNS FOR BALLET AND THEATRE : The Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection. 1987. 11 7/8" x 9
5/8", 268 pages, extensively illustrated in black and white and colour. An extensive descriptive catalogue of fifty-six
drawings, largely of set and costume designs – reflecting the theatre of
the first half of the twentieth century. Chronologies,
Bibliography. Hb in dw, minor edge bumps, and minor chips lost from
surface of dw, otherwise a near fine copy. 50.00
pounds sterling
B5721) Edited and with an Introduction By Stella Blum. VICTORIAN FASHIONS AND
COSTUMES FROM HARPER'S BAZAAR, 1867-1898. 1974. 12 1/8" x 9
1/4", 283 plates, containing over 1000 illustrations. Glossary
of unfamiliar terms. Soft covers, slightly
bumped at corners, particularly lower back, but otherwise a very good copy. 15.00
pounds sterling
B1301)
Ribeiro, Aileen. THE
GALLERY OF FASHION. National Portrait
Gallery. 2000. 10 7/8" x 8 3/4", 256 pages, 250 illustrations,
202 in colour. Explores the
importance of dress in portraiture, illustrated by examples from the
world-famous National Portrait Gallery collection. Bibliography;
list of costume collections in the UK and US. Hb
in dw, near fine. 30.00
pounds sterling
B5838) Cunnington,
C. Willett. LOOKING OVER MY SHOULDER. 1961.
8 3/4" x 5 5/8", 208 pages, black and white frontispiece and [11]
other black and white illustrations. Memoirs of Dr. Cunnington, who, with his wife, was known throughout the
world as historians of costume. Hb in dw, dw
spine darkened, details of previous owner on front free-endpaper, otherwise a
very good copy. 20.00 pounds sterling
B3967) Olian, JoAnne. 80 Godey's
Full-Color Fashion Plates. 1998. 12 1/4" x 9 1/4", 96 pages, 80 colour
plates. Selection of 80 superb illustrations from issues of Godey's Lady's Book published between
1838 and 1880. Soft covers, near fine. 18.00 pounds sterling
B3966) Blum, Stella, Editor and Introduction. FASHIONS AND COSTUMES from Godey's
Lady's Book Including 8 Plates in Full Color. 1985. 12" x 9", 435 designs, 42 in full colour. Authentic ladies’ and children’s styles chosen from a
section of rare issues (1837-1869). Soft covers, near fine. 9.95
pounds sterling
B5834) Tatham, Caroline; Seaman,
Julian. FASHION DESIGN
DRAWING COURSE : Principles, Practice and Techniques. 2005.
8 3/4" x 8 3/4", 144 pages, copiously illustrated, almost wholly in
colour. The ultimate guide for the aspiring fashion artist.
Soft covers, slight damage at top of some pages, possibly caused by a pointed
instrument penetrating the closed book by about 1/4", otherwise a near
fine copy. 5.00 pounds sterling
B4151) Callan, Georgina O'Hara. THE THAMES AND HUDSON
DICTIONARY OF FASHION AND FASHION DESIGNERS. 2001. 8 1/4" x 5 7/8", 272 pages, 352 illustrations, 73 in colour. Indispensable
guide to fashion, more than 1200 entries with detailed information on every
important designer from 1840 to the present day. Detailed
Bibliography. Soft covers, near fine. 8.00 pounds sterling
B4918) McDowell,
Colin, Editor. FASHION : The Pimlico
Companion to Fashion : a Literary Anthology. 1998. 9 1/4" x 6",
452 pages. The ultimate literary collection about dress.
Soft covers, front cover creased at the lower corner, otherwise a near fine
copy. 8.50 pounds sterling
B3990) Breward, Christopher. FASHION. Oxford
History of Art. 2003. 9 3/8" x 6 1/2", 272
pages, 144 illustrations, with 71 in full colour. This new survey
of the past 150 years of fashion covers everything from Haute Couture to the
High Street. Soft covers, near fine. 9.50 pounds sterling
B5941) Diamond, Jay; Diamond, Ellen. THE WORLD OF FASHION : Third Edition. 2002. 11 1/8" x 8
5/8", 548 pages, [8] pages of colour plates,
numerous monochrome text illustrations. The classic Fairchild Publications
comprehensive guide to all aspects of fashion, incredibly wide-ranging, yet
detailed. Laminated boards, no dw,
(as issued), a near fine copy. 55.00
pounds sterling
B4246)
Laver, James. COSTUME AND FASHION : A CONCISE HISTORY.
Revised, Expanded and Updated Edition. 1996. 8 1/4" x 5 7/8", 296
pages, 335 illustrations, 69 in colour. The classic study, by the unrivalled authority in the field.
Bibliography. Soft covers, near fine. 6.50
pounds sterling
B5948) Black, J. Anderson; Garland, Madge; Kennett,
Frances. A HISTORY OF FASHION. 1983. 11
3/8" x 8 3/4", 208 pages, over 250 colour
photographs and drawings. 'One of the best and most
comprehensive books on the subject'. Glossary, list of
costume collections, bibliography. Soft covers, corners generally
creased otherwise very good. 10.00 pounds sterling
B4759) Cunningham, Bill. FACADES.
1978. 10" x 7 1/2", 128 pages, illustrated throughout with black
and white photographs. Brings
together 128 of the best architectural settings in Manhattan and fashions from
a 200-year period, an intelligent blend of fashion and architectural history. Soft
covers, a little rubbed, else a near fine copy. 15.00 pounds sterling
B4728) Tolkien,
Tracy. DRESSING UP VINTAGE.
2000. 11 1/4" x 8 1/2", 168 pages, superbly
illustrated in colour and black and white. A visual tribute to designer clothes of days gone past, detailing
all the fashion roles of the post-WWII years. World-wide
source list of shops and other sources for vintage clothing. Hb in dw,
near fine. 16.00 pounds sterling
B4781) Garland, Madge. THE CHANGING FORM OF FASHION. 1970. 10" x 6 1/4", 130 pages, 93 half-tone plates.
Shows the evolution of fashion from the earliest times to the
present day. Hb in dw, dw price-clipped by
publisher, otherwise a near fine copy. 14.00 pounds sterling
B4412) Roberts,
Claire. Evolution and Revolution
: CHINESE DRESS, 1700s-1990s.
1997. 11 1/2" x 8 5/8", 111 pages, well illustrated, mainly in colour.
Published in
conjunction with the exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney,
Australia. Folded card covers, near fine. 20.00 pounds sterling
B4795) Shaver,
Ruth M. KABUKI COSTUME. Illustrations by Soma Akira and Ota
Gako. 1990.
10 1/2" x 7 1/2", 396 pages, over 250 illustrations, with 110 in full
colour. Glossary, bibliography, index of actors, plays and
roles. Hb in dw,
dw slightly chipped at lower corner and top of spine,
otherwise a very nice copy. 80.00 pounds
sterling
B5200) Breward, Christopher; Gilbert, David; Lister, Jenny, Editors. SWINGING SIXTIES :
Fashion in London and Beyond 1955-1970. 11 7/8" x 7
7/8”, 128 pages, well illustrated in black and white and colour.
Fashion, architecture, the Boutique, city life, the media and
film. Bibliography. Soft covers, near fine. 48.00 pounds
sterling
B4318) McDermott,
Catherine. Made in Britain : TRADITION
AND STYLE IN CONTEMPORARY BRITISH FASHION. 2002. 11 3/4" x 9
1/4", 206 pages, comprehensively illustrated, mainly in colour. A unique exploration of British fashion in the 21st
century. Hb in dw, near fine. 24.00
pounds sterling
B3828) FASHION
ACCESSORIES The Complete 20th. Century
Sourcebook. 2000. 11 1/4" x 8 1/4", 192 pages, 2000
full colour drawings. The definitive history and most
comprehensive sourcebook of twentieth century fashion accessories ever
published. The unrivalled reference work in its field,
indispensable to any fashion enthusiast, historian or collector, and to any
designer or student working in the performing arts. Hb
in dw, near fine. 20.00
pounds sterling
B4159) Peacock, John. 20TH. CENTURY FASHION The
Complete Sourcebook. 2004. 11 1/4"
x 8 1/4", 240 pages, over 1100 full colour
illustrations. The most comprehensive and detailed history and sourcebook of
20th century fashion ever published. Concise biographies of
Couturiers and Designers. Bibliography. Hb in dw,
a near fine copy. 35.00 pounds
sterling
B2316) Peacock. John. MEN'S
FASHION The Complete Sourcebook. 1996. 11 1/4" x 8 1/4", 216
pages, over 1000 colour illustrations. The most comprehensive record ever published of
male fashion from the French Revolution to the current day. Comprehensive
Bibliography, time chart showing the development of men’s fashion,
biographies of the most influential couturiers in this field and short
histories of significant tailors and outfitters. Hb
in dw, slightly bumped, else
near fine. 28.00 pounds sterling
B4740) Black,
Alexandra. Dusk Till Dawn : A HISTORY OF THE EVENING DRESS. 2004. 11 3/8"
x 9 7/8", 336 pages, superbly illustrated in colour and black and white. Bibliography. Hb in dw, a near fine copy. 48.00 pounds sterling
B4887) Mendes, Valerie D. BLACK IN FASHION. 1999. 13 1/4" x 9 7/8", 144 pages,
superbly illustrated. Celebrates that enduring fashion
phenomenon, the little black dress, effectively giving a history of twentieth
century fashion viewed from a single and compelling perspective. Bibliography, Glossary. Soft covers, near fine. 18.00 pounds
sterling
B5940) Eastoe, Jane; Gristwood,
Sarah. FABULOUS FROCKS. 2008.
11 5/8" x 9 1/8", 197 pages, superbly illustrated in black and white
and colour. Timeline, bibliography. Examines
the dress in twentieth-century fashion, a celebration of the dress in all its
forms. Hb in dw, a near fine copy. 20.00 pounds sterling
B4148) Hart,
Avril and North, Susan. HISTORICAL FASHION IN DETAIL The 17th and 18th Centuries. V & A Publications,
2002. 11 3/4" x 9", 223 pages, superb colour photographs by Richard Davis,
excellent drawings by Leonie Davis. Showcases in close-up detail the richness
and variety of historical dress of the 17th and 18th centuries. Drawn from the
Victoria and Albert Museum's world-famous collection, these garments can be
seen in close-up for the first time, and in greater detail than is normally
possible. Many of the skills displayed are lost to the modern world - such
labour-intensive handwork is no longer done, and the effects cannot be
replicated by machine. An essential resource for curators,
collectors, students, and designers. Glossary, selected Bibliography.
Soft covers, near fine. 19.50 pounds sterling
B2567)
Haye, Amy De La. THE CUTTING EDGE : 50 Years of British Fashion, 1947-1997. 1998. 10
5/8" x 8 3/8", 208 pages, 149 colour plates,
22 black and white illustrations. Published to coincide with
the Victoria and Albert Museum’s major exhibition in March 1997.
Celebrating the Victoria and Albert Museum’s unique collection of British
fashion, this is the first extensive exploration of British designer-led
fashion and its identifying traits. Includes accessories and underwear;
designer interviews, Glossary of designers
1947-1997. Soft covers, near fine. 15.00 pounds sterling
B3076)
Haye, Amy De La. THE CUTTING EDGE : 50 Years of British Fashion, 1947-1997. 1996. 10
7/8" x 8 5/8", 208 pages, 149 colour
plates, 22 black and white illustrations. Published to
coincide with the Victoria and Albert Museum’s major exhibition in March
1997. Celebrating the Victoria and Albert Museum’s unique collection
of British fashion, this is the first extensive exploration of British
designer-led fashion and its identifying traits. Includes accessories and
underwear; designer interviews, Glossary of designers 1947-1997. Hb in dw, near fine. 40.00 pounds sterling
B2568) Rothstein, Natalie (editor). FOUR HUNDRED YEARS OF
FASHION. 1984. 11" x 8 1/4", 176 pages, over 200 illustrations, mainly in colour. Based on the Victoria and Albert Museum’s
world famous collection, it tells the story of men’s and women’s fashionable
dress through the ages right up to the present day. Includes
accessories. Glossary. Soft covers, near fine. 16.00
pounds sterling
B2535)
Wilcox, Claire; Mendes, Valerie. MODERN FASHION IN
DETAIL. 2002. 11 3/4" x 9", 143 pages, fabulously
illustrated in colour, with line drawings.
Glorious photographs focus on the details of modern designer clothes,
from Schiaparelli embroidery or a Chanel button-hole to the braiding on a
romantic ‘Renaissance’ sleeve by Bill Gibb, providing new insight
into the techniques used by couturiers to achieve their effects. Glossary,
selected reading list. Soft covers, near fine. 18.00 pounds sterling
B4147) Crill, Rosemary; Wearden,
Jennifer; Wilson, Verity. DRESS
IN DETAIL FROM AROUND THE WORLD. 2002. 11 3/4" x 9", 224 pages,
maps, superb colour illustrations and line drawings
of the rich details of some 150 garments from all parts of the world. Glossary, Bibliography. Soft covers, bump to lower spine,
otherwise a near fine copy. 16.50 pounds sterling
B4141) Haynes,
Michaele Thurgood. DRESSING UP DEBUTANTES : Pageantry and Glitz
in Texas. 1998. 9 1/8" x 6 1/8", 180 pages, 17 colour plates, 20 black and white in-text figures. Coronation themes, extensive Bibliography. Soft covers, upper cover rather creased,
otherwise a near fine copy. 18.00 pounds sterling
B5165) Campbell, Una.
Robes of the Realm :
300 YEARS OF CEREMONIAL DRESS. 1989. 12" x 8
1/2", 112 pages, 94 illustrations, 82 in colour. Published
in conjunction with the tercentenary of Ede and Ravenscroft, royal robemakers of Chancery Lane, London. Hb in dw,
near fine. 20.00 pounds sterling
B5979) COSTUME The Journal of the Costume Society No. 7. 1973.
11 3/4" x 8 1/4", 87 pages, black and white illustrations. Stapled
card covers, covers somewhat grubby, otherwise a very good copy. 18.00 pounds sterling
B5980) COSTUME The Journal of the Costume Society No. 7. 1973.
11 3/4" x 8 1/4", 87 pages, black and white illustrations. Stapled
card covers, covers somewhat grubby, with slight staining to lower edge,
otherwise a very good copy. 15.00 pounds
sterling
B5291) COSTUME The Journal of the Costume Society No. 8. 1974.
11 3/4" x 8 1/4", 95 pages, black and white illustrations. Stapled
card covers, slight tearing around lower staple, previous owner’s addrss stamp on title page, ‘duplicate’ neatly
written in ink at top left corner of cover, otherwise a very good copy. 14.00 pounds sterling
B5974) COSTUME The Journal of the Costume Society No. 8. 1974.
11 3/4" x 8 1/4", 95 pages, black and white illustrations. Stapled
card covers, a near fine copy. 18.00
pounds sterling
B5975) COSTUME The Journal of the Costume Society No. 8. 1974.
11 3/4" x 8 1/4", 95 pages, black and white illustrations. Stapled
card covers, a very good copy. 16.00
pounds sterling
B5975) COSTUME The Journal of the Costume Society No. 9. 1975.
11 3/4" x 8 1/4", 79 pages, black and white illustrations. Useful early article on 'Jean Muir, Artist in Detail'.
Stapled card covers, covers somewhat grubby, with one or two faded splashes,
name written to top right corner of cover, but internally very good with robust
covers. 18.00 pounds sterling
B5957) COSTUME NUMBER 10 The
Journal of the Costume Society. 1976. 9 3/4" x 7 1/4", 120 pages,
black and white and colour illustrations, enclosures. Card covers, a near fine
copy. 15.00
pounds sterling
B5956) COSTUME NUMBER 12 The
Journal of the Costume Society. 1978. 9 3/4" x 7 1/4", 132 pages,
black and white and colour illustrations, enclosures. Card covers, a near fine
copy. 15.00
pounds sterling
B5679) COSTUME NUMBER 14 The
Journal of the Costume Society. 1980. 9 3/4" x 7 1/4", 192 pages,
black and white illustrations. Soft covers, previous owner's stamp on title
page, crease to cover, otherwise a very good copy. 12.00 pounds sterling
B4385) COSTUME NUMBER 15 The Journal of the Costume Society. 1981. 9 3/4" x
7 1/4", 100 pages, black and white illustrations. Includes articles on
tailors; the printed shawl in Scotland; dress-up clothes for field slaves of
ante-bellum Louisiana and Mississippi; registered designs and nineteenth
century fashion; costume and the entertainment world; and Scottish portraits as
a source for the costume historian.
Soft covers, a near fine copy. 8.50
pounds sterling
B5955) COSTUME NUMBER 20 The
Journal of the Costume Society. 1986. 9 3/4" x 7 1/4", 129 pages,
black and white and colour illustrations, enclosures. Card covers, a near fine
copy. 15.00
pounds sterling
B4384) COSTUME NUMBER 18 The Journal of the Costume Society. 1984. 9 3/4" x
7 1/4", 138 pages, black and white illustrations. Includes
a bibliography of John L. Nevinson’s
publications; articles on Mary Tudor’s wardrobe, pocket guides to
fashion, the patchwork dressing gown; occupational dress, and the dress of the
Cambridge proctors. Soft covers, a near fine copy. 8.50 pounds sterling
B5954) COSTUME NUMBER 21 The
Journal of the Costume Society. 1987. 9 3/4" x 7 1/4", 132 pages,
black and white and colour illustrations, enclosures. Card covers, a near fine
copy. 15.00
pounds sterling
B5953) COSTUME NUMBER 23 The
Journal of the Costume Society. 1989. 9 3/4" x 7 1/4", 146 pages,
black and white and colour illustrations, enclosures. Card covers, a near fine
copy. 15.00
pounds sterling
B5531) COSTUME NUMBER 25 The Journal of the
Costume Society. 1991. 9 3/4" x 7 1/4", 134 pages, black and
white and colour illustrations. Card covers, a near
fine copy. 15.00 pounds sterling
B5952) COSTUME NUMBER 26 The
Journal of the Costume Society. 1992. 9 3/4" x 7 1/4", 114 pages,
black and white and colour illustrations, enclosures. Card covers, a near fine
copy. 15.00
pounds sterling
B5530) COSTUME NUMBER 27 The Journal of the
Costume Society. 1993. 9 3/4" x 7 1/4", 138 pages, black and
white and colour illustrations. Card covers, a near
fine copy. 15.00 pounds sterling
B5288) COSTUME NUMBER 29 The
Journal of the Costume Society. 1995. 9 3/4" x 7 1/4", 143 pages,
black and white illustrations. Card
covers, a near fine copy. 8.50 pounds sterling
B4358) COSTUME
NUMBER 30 The Journal of the Costume Society. 1996.
9 3/4" x 7 1/4", 178 pages, illustrated in black and white and colour.
This issue includes:- Roman and Byzantine Dress in Egypt; Designing for the
York cycle of Mystery Plays in 1951, 1954 and 1957; Dress at the Court of Henry
VIII; An innovative method for mounting the sixteenth-century doublet and
trunk-hose; Shoes concealed in Buildings; A group of eighteenth-century bedgowns; In search of Carlyle's hat; Cashmere
carrying cloaks; Houses built of straw - the influence of the hat trade in the
shaping of Luton Straw plaiting and the straw hat industry in Britain; The
development of the Luton Museum Lace Collection; Reviews, exhibitions,
obituaries etc. Card covers, a near fine copy. 8.50 pounds sterling
B6087) THE
COSTUME SOCIETY OF SCOTLAND BULLETIN XIV Autumn 1974. 17
pages. Stapled binding in paper covers, a very good copy. 9.50 pounds sterling
B6088) A SYNOPSIS OF 19TH CENTURY WOMEN'S FASHIONS. A
Selection of 21 Drawings. Analysis of the changes in women’s fashion
between 1800 and 1900, in 5-year steps, each illustrated by a line drawing. Folded single sheet, a very good
copy. 5.00 pounds sterling
B6089) Blumstein, Madeleine. A BRIEF GUIDE TO THE COSTUME
COURT with Notes on Related Material Elsewhere in the Museum. Victoria and Albert
Museum, 1962. 9 1/2" x 6", 20 pages. [The new Costume Court described in this Guide was first
opened to the public in June 1962]. Stapled binding in paper covers. 8.50 pounds sterling
B6090) Anthony, Pegaret; Arnold, Janet. COSTUME : A General Bibliography. Revised and enlarged
edition, prepared by Janet Arnold. 1974. 8 1/2" x
5 1/2", 42 pages. Stapled binding in card covers, a near fine copy.
10.00 pounds sterling
B5981) COSTUME AND TEXTILES. Christie's South Kensington
Auction Catalogue, 15 March, 2005. 10
1/2" x 8 1/4", 69 pages, 463 catalogued lots, many illustrations in colour. Covers costume and accessories, lace and whitework, needlework and tools, quilts, coverlets and
shawls, and fans, including part II of the extensive fan collection of Dr Paul van Saanen. Soft covers,
covers creased, otherwise a near fine copy. 12.00 pounds sterling
B5313) KYLIE. 2007. 8 1/4"
x 11 3/4", 160 pages,
superbly illustrated, almost wholly in
colour. Published in
conjunction with the exhibition ‘Kylie – The Exhibition’.
Costume collection checklist, exhibition checklist, select
bibliography. Hb in dw, a near
fine copy.
B5944)
KYLIE. 2007. 7 7/8" x 11 3/8", 160 pages, superbly illustrated, almost wholly in colour.
Published in conjunction with the exhibition ‘Kylie
– The Exhibition’. Costume collection
checklist, exhibition checklist, select bibliography. Soft
covers, slight creasing, otherwise a near
fine copy. 12.50 pounds sterling
B5943) Mynogue, Kylie; Baker,
William. KYLIE FASHION. 2012.
12 3/4" x 9 3/4", 224 pages, 346 illustrations, 269 in colour. A tribute to one of the most inspirational style icons of our time.
Hb in dw,
a near fine copy. 20.00 pounds sterling
B4567) Menkes,
Suzy. THE WINDSOR STYLE. 1987. 11" x 8 3/4", 224 pages, superb photographs, with
122 in colour and 74 black and white. A fashion album par excellence; the luxurious post-war life
of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor in their Paris mansion and converted
mill-house in the French countryside. Includes priced
list of the Duchess of Windsor’s jewels, sold at Geneva by
Sotheby’s. Bibliography. Hb in dw,
near fine in price-clipped dw. 40.00 pounds
sterling
B5944) Aimone,
Katherine Duncan. THE
FIBERARTS BOOK OF WEARABLE ART.
2003. 11" x 8 1/2", 176 pages, superbly
illustrated in colour. 39 featured artists. Glossary.
Folded card covers, a near fine copy. 20.00
pounds sterling
B4526) Davies,
Matthew; Saunders, Ann. THE HISTORY OF THE MERCHANT TAYLORS'
COMPANY. 2004. 11" x
8 3/4", 316 pages, 24 full colour plates, 98 black and white figures. One
of the 'Great Twelve' livery companies of the City of London, the Merchant
Taylors' Company has been in existence for some seven hundred years. This new
history charts the remarkable story of the Company and its members from its
origins until the 1950s, encompassing the lives and achievements of men such as
Sir Thomas White (founder of St John's College, Oxford) and the celebrated
chronicler, John Stow, as well as the roles played by the Company in the City
and beyond in different periods. Lists of Masters and Clerks, bibliography,
list of subscribers. Hb in dw, in slip-case, ribbon marker. Rear paste-down
slightly creased (by binder!), otherwise a near mint copy. 48.00 pounds sterling
B4231) Ragas, Meg Cohen; Kozlowski, Karen. Read My Lips : A CULTURAL HISTORY OF LIPSTICK. 1998. 8
1/4" x 7", 120 pages, well illustrated in colour and black and white. Bibliography.
Hb,
illustrated boards, a near fine copy. 10.00 pounds sterling
B4700) Swinfield, Rosemarie. PERIOD MAKE-UP FOR THE STAGE
STEP-BY-STEP. 1997. 10" x 7 1/2", 128
pages, well illustrated in colour. An invaluable source book by a make-up designer of international
standing who works extensively in theatre, photography and film.
Laminated boards, a near fine copy. 20.00
pounds sterling
B5168) Wadeson, Jacki. HAIR FLAIR. 2001. 11 3/4" x 9", 256
pages, copiously illustrated, almost wholly in colour. Style secrets of the professionals,
over 50 ways to braid and dress your hair; creative hair dressing for all
occasions. Folded card covers, a near fine copy. 15.00 pounds
sterling
FASHION SHOPS AND STORES
B4520) Adburgham,
Alison. LIBERTY'S :
A Biography of a Shop. 1975. 8 1/8" x 5 3/4", 160 pages,
illustrated in black and white and colour. Soft
covers, slightly creased, but otherwise a very good copy. 8.50 pounds
sterling
B3995) Wainwright,
David. THE BRITISH TRADITION : Simpson - a World of Style. 1996. 10
7/8" x 8 3/8", 152 pages, well illustrated,
with over 200 colour illustrations. A remarkable history of
the first 60 years of the major London store, Simpson Picadilly, including much detail
surrounding the design and creation of the building by the leading modern
architect of the thirties, Joseph Emberton.
Interwoven into the history of the business are the fashion trends of the
greater part of the twentieth century. Hb in dw, near fine. 15.00 pounds sterling
FASHION MEMOIR,
UNIVERSE OF DESIGN, UNIVERSE OF FASHION SERIES
B4882) Baudot, Francois. ALAIA : Fashion Memoir. 1996. 8 3/4" x 6
3/8", 80 pages, superbly illustrated, mainly in colour,
mainly full-page. Chronology. Hb
in dw, near fine. 12.00
pounds sterling
B4788) Schoeller, Guy. BETTINA : Fashion Memoir.
1998. 8 3/4" x 6 3/8", 80 pages, 56 illustrations, 13 in colour. In the sought after 'Fashion Memoir' series. Chronology. Hb
in dw, near fine. 12.00 pounds sterling
B4787) Baudot,
Francois. CHANEL :
Fine Jewelry : Universe of Design. 2000. 8 3/4" x 6 3/8", 80
pages, superbly illustrated in black and white and colour.
Chronology. Hb in dw, near fine. 15.00 pounds
sterling
B4940) Sozzani,
Franca. DOLCE & GABBANA
: Fashion Memoir. 1999. 8 3/4" x 6 3/8", 80 pages, 44
illustrations. Chronology. Hb
in dw, near fine. 18.00 pounds sterling
B4112) Sischy, Ingrid. DONNA KARAN
New York : Fashion Memoir. 1998. 8 3/4" x 6
3/8", 80 pages, 46 illustrations, 21 in colour. Chronology. Hb in dw, near fine. 12.50
pounds sterling
B4523) Barille,
Elisabeth. LANVIN : Fashion Memoir. 1997. 8 3/4" x 6 3/8", 80 pages, 55
illustrations, 39 in colour. Chronology. Hb in dw, near fine.
15.00 pounds sterling
B4785) Baudot,
Francois. POIRET :
Fashion Memoir. 1997. 8 3/4" x 6 3/8", 80 pages, 53
illustrations, 27 in colour. Chronology.
Hb in dw,
near fine. 20.00 pounds sterling
B5935) Bergé,
Pierre. YVES SAINT LAURENT :
Universe of Fashion. 1997. 8 3/4" x 6 3/8", 79 pages, superbly
illustrated throughout in colour and black and white.
Chronology. Hb in dw, a near fine copy. 20.00
pounds sterling
B4355) Baudot, Francois. ELSA
SCHIAPARELLI : Fashion Memoir. 1997. 8 3/4" x 6 3/8", 80
pages, superbly illustrated, mainly in colour, mainly
full-page. Chronology. Hb in
dw, near fine. 35.00
pounds sterling
B4337) Martin, Richard. VERSACE - Fashion Memoir. 1997. 8
3/4" x 6 3/8", 80 pages, superbly illustrated, mainly in colour, mainly full-page. Hb in dw, near fine. 30.00 pounds
sterling
B5077) Pringle, Colombe.
ROGER VIVIER. 1999. 8 3/4" x 6 3/8", 80 pages, 50
illustrations, 23 in colour. In the
sought after 'fashion memoir' series. Chronology.
Hb in dw,
near fine. 15.00 pounds sterling
B5303) Pringle, Colombe. ROGER
VIVIER. 2004. 8 3/4" x 6 3/8", 80 pages, 50 illustrations, 23 in colour. Chronology. Hb in dw,
near fine. 15.00 pounds sterling
FASHION DESIGNER,
FASHION COMPANY, DRESSMAKER, MODEL - BIOGRAPHIES, FASHION PHOTOGRAPHERS,
CATALOGUES ETC
B4758) Celant, Germano;
Koda,
Harold. GIORGIO ARMANI. 2000. 12 1/4" x 10 1/4",
381 pages, lavishly illustrated in black and white and colour.
Published in
conjunction with the major exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum, New York. Resume of Armani’s men’s and
women’s collections, 1976 – 2001, Chronology, good bibliography.
Hb in dw,
near fine. 45.00 pounds sterling
B4924) Cullerton, Brenda. GEOFFREY BEENE. 1995. 14 1/4" x 10
1/2", 141 pages, 120 illustrations, including 70 in full colour and 50 in
duotone, each chosen for this book by Mr. Beene. Major monograph on one of America’s greatest fashion
designers, winner of 8 Coty Awards, fashion’s most prestigious prize.
Chronology, list of ‘recognitions’ awarded to Beene. Hb in dw, pages slightly cockled, otherwise
a near fine copy. 25.00 pounds sterling
B3435) Roberts, Michael. MANOLO BLAHNIK :
Drawings. 2003. 11 5/8" x 9 1/8", [199 pages], 134 illustrations, 125 in colour.
Collected together for the first time over 120 of Blahnik’s
exuberant, colour rich sketches, which have become as
sought after as the shoes themselves. Folded card covers, a near fine copy. 20.00
pounds sterling
B5201) BULGARI. 2000. 8" x 5 3/4", pages unnumbered,
illustrated throughout in colour. In the ‘Made in Italy’ series,
dedicated to the elite Italian designer-artists now leading the field of
international fashion. English text. Hardback, a near fine copy. 9.50 pounds sterling
B5869) Hitchon,
Patricia M. CHANEL AND THE TWEEDMAKER : Weavers of Dreams. 2012. 11 3/4" x 8
1/4", x, 278 pages, illustrated in black and white and colour, detailed
reference section. An interweaving of the story of the House of Chanel and the
renowned Carlisle-based company, Linton Tweeds, against a backdrop of
developments in fashion and textile manufacture over more than a century.
Linton
Tweeds has also had close associations with many other major designers and
fashion houses over its hundred-year history, including the English designer
Jean Muir. Soft cover, a mint copy. 25.00 pounds sterling
B4841) Tyler, Jayne; Parsons,
Clare. Madame Clapham : HULL'S CELEBRATED
DRESSMAKER. 1999. 9 3/8" x 6 5/8", 26 pages, well
illustrated , mainly
in colour. Mrs. Emily Clapham’s
dressmaking salon, opened in Hull in 1887, achieved world-wide patronage for
the quality and style of her ladies’ fashion by the 1880’s.
Uniquely, without having premises outside Hull she was still able to compete
with the London fashion houses, traveling to meet her clients at major hotels
at York, Harrogate, Grimsby and London - and for her most esteemed client, Queen
Maud of Norway, she traveled to Sandringham. She
styled herself as Court Dressmaker from 1901, making many dresses suitable for
presentation at court. Illustrated card covers, mint. 20.00 pounds sterling
B4145) Watt, Judith. OSSIE CLARK, 1965-74. 2003. 11" x 8 3/4", 128 pages, 45 colour
and 65 black and white illustrations. The first book
to focus on Ossie Clark, a long overdue celebration
of his work. Hb in dw,
near fine. 48.00 pounds
sterling
B5939) Clark, Ossie. THE OSSIE
CLARK DIARIES : Edited and Introduced By Lady
Henrietta Rous. 1998. 9 1/2" x 6 1/8", 402
pages, black and white and colour plates, text illustrations. ‘The
diaries Clark kept are filled with beautiful sketches, uninhibited records of
conversations, thoughts and ideas, witty-acerbic details of everything he
did…’ Hb in dw, a very nice copy, in near fine condition. 65.00 pounds sterling
B4495) Doe, Tamasin. Patrick Cox : WIT, IRONY AND FOOTWEAR. 1998. 8 1/2" x 8 1/2", 63 pages, over 150 specially commissioned
colour photographs. Illustrates the full range of Cox’s
shoe collections, together with his work for Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano,
Anna Sui, and Alistair Blair. Chronology. Hb in dw,
near fine. 9.50 pounds sterling
B4163) Pochna, Marie-France. CHRISTIAN DIOR : The Man Who
Made the World Look New. 1998. 9 1/2" x 6 1/4",
314 pages, black and white illustrations. The story of Dior’s
brilliant rise, his extraordinary
success, and the way he changed the world by quietly refusing to settle for less
than his own standards. Bibliography. Hb in dw,
near fine. 14.00 pounds sterling
B4840) SALVATORE FERRAGAMO :
Autumn - Winter Collection 1984/85. 1984. 11 1/2" x 8 1/8", 66
pages, colour illustrations throughout with black and
white key to photographs. Text in Italian, key to photographs
in Italian and English. Catalogue of Ferragamo’s 1984/85 collection of shoes, handbags and
garments. Timeless clothes and accessories,
beautifully modelled, from one of the great names of fashion. Uncommon. Soft covers, just a fraction rubbed at edges,
including a very small area (approximately 1/8” x ½”) rubbed
at lower back edge, otherwise a near fine copy. 30.00 pounds sterling
B6010) Rew,
Christine. BILL GIBB : The
Golden Boy of British Fashion. 2003. 11 3/4" x 8 1/4", 99 pages,
some 95 illustrations in colour and black and white. Published to coincide with the exhibition of the same name.
Soft covers; at the lower edge all pages have been cut, 1/8” from the
bottom, parallel with the bottom edge, for around 1 ¾” –
presumably as a consequence of careless unpacking with a trimming knife. On the
rear cover only, this cut portion has become detached – both front and
back cover are illustrated for your guidance; it would be possible with a
bookbinder’s guillotine to crop the bottom edge by 1/8”, which
would remove this problem. Other than this obvious defect, a
very good copy of this scarce title. 48.00 pounds sterling
B5925) Kingswell,
Tamsin. RED OR DEAD: The Good, the Bad,
and the Ugly. 1998. 8 1/2" x 8 1/2", 64 pages,
profusely illustrated, almost wholly in colour, with over 150 colour
photographs. Based on close collaboration with Red or Dead
founder, Wayne Hemingway. Presents a chronology of the
company history. Hb in dw, a near fine copy. 15.00 pounds sterling
B4998) Marsh,
Lisa. The House of Klein : FASHION, CONTROVERSY, AND A BUSINESS OBSESSION. 2003.
9 3/8" x 6 1/8", 232 pages, black and white photographs. The inside
story of the rise of Calvin Klein, the fashion legend, and the business empire
he built up. Hb in dw, near fine. 12.50
pounds sterling
B4283) Yohannan, Kohle and
Nolf, Nancy. CLAIRE McCARDELL
Redefining Modernism. 1998.
12" x 9", 103 illustrations, including 39 full colour
photographs. The first full-scale biography of this
immensely talented, truly American designer. [In 1955 Time magazine ran
her on the cover of their May issue, making her the third fashion designer so honoured.] Chronology, Bibliography.
Hb in dw,
as new. 65.00 pounds sterling
B4645) Davies,
Robertson; etc. THE STAGE IS
ALL THE WORLD : Theatrical Designs of Tanya Moiseiwitsch. 1994. 9 1/2" x
10", 134 pages, illustrated in black and white and colour. Published in conjunction with, and as a catalogue for the
exhibition of the same name. Chronology. Soft
covers, near fine. 15.00 pounds sterling
B5934) Casadio, Mariuccia. MOSCHINO. 1997.
8 1/8" x 6", 128 pages, 140 colour
illustrations, black and white illustrations. Explores the
unique philosophy of Moschino in words and
photographs. Chronology, list of boutiques selling Moschino’s designs. Hb
in dw, a near fine copy. 12.50
pounds sterling
B4783) Campbell, Naomi. NAOMI.
2001. 8 1/4" x 6 1/4", 160 pages, well
illustrated in colour and black and white.
Soft covers, near fine. 12.50 pounds sterling
B3561) Oldfield,
Bruce; Howell, Georgina. BRUCE OLDFIELD'S SEASON.
1987. 10 3/8" x 10 1/4", 239 pages, comprehensively illustrated with
black and white photographs and drawings. Penetrating insight
into the life and work of the designer and the fashion business. Hb in dw,
near fine. 15.00 pounds sterling
B4685) POIRET. 1979.
9 1/4" x 6 1/2", black and white frontispiece, 40 colour
fashion plates. An ‘All-Colour
Paperback’. Soft covers, just fractionally rubbed at lower edge,
otherwise a near fine copy. 12.00 pounds sterling
B5991) Carter,
Ernestine, Introduction. MARY QUANT'S LONDON : Catalogue. 1973. 9 5/8" x 7 1/4", 32
pages, frontispiece, 38 illustrations, tailpiece, all in monochrome. Catalogue
of Mary Quant dresses in the exhibition 'Mary Quant's London' held at the
London Museum, Kensington Palace November 1973 to June 1974. Stapled card
covers, near fine, a very nice copy. 35.00
pounds sterling
B4352) Rhodes, Zandra. ZANDRA RHODES : A Lifelong Love Affair with Textiles. 2005. 11
3/8" x 9 1/4", 160 pages, copiously illustrated with superb colour
illustrations. Published in conjunction with an exhibition at
the Fashion and Textile Museum, highlights classics from the Rhodes collection.
Hb in dw,
mint. 35.00 pounds sterling
B5946) Benaim, Laurence. Debut : YVES SAINT LAURENT 1962. 2002. 9
5/8" x 7 3/8", 125 pages, 90 duotone photographs. ‘…this
story marked the beginning of one of the most successful careers in the history
of fashion…’. Hb in dw, a near fine copy. 45.00 pounds sterling
B1410) Scaasi, Arnold, Text by Morris, Bernadine. SCAASI A CUT ABOVE. 1996. 12 1/4" x 9
1/4", 186+ pages, nearly photographs in colour
and black and white. A superbly illustrated retrospective of
his highly successful career as a world-renowned couturier at the top of
American fashion. Hb in dw, near fine. 25.00 pounds sterling
B4987) White,
Nicola. VERSACE. 2000.
8 7/8" x 6 3/8", 80 pages, superbly illustrated with more than 55
stunning images, almost wholly in colour. An informative and fascinating look at the world’s most
popular couturier. Hb in dw, near fine. 15.00 pounds sterling
B4154)
Wilcox, Claire; Mendes, Valerie; Buss, Chiara. THE
ART AND CRAFT OF GIANNI VERSACE. 2002. 11 1/4" x 9
7/8", 160 pages, superbly illustrated, almost wholly in colour.
Published in conjunction with the
exhibition ‘Versace at the V
& A’, celebrates the work of one of the most colourful
and talented designers of the late twentieth
century. Folded card covers, very slight delamination at lower edge of
rear cover, otherwise a near fine copy. 18.00 pounds sterling
B866) Martin,
Richard. GIANNI
VERSACE. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1997. 12 1/4" x 9
1/2", 191 pages, 107 illustrations, all in colour, selected bibliography. Published in conjunction with the exhibition held at the
Metropolitan Museum of Art. Hb in dw, pages slightly cockled,
otherwise a near fine copy. 40.00 pounds
sterling
B5193) Walker,
Catherine. CATHERINE WALKER : An Autobiography By the Private Couturier to Diana,
Princess of Wales. 1998. 10 7/8" x 8 3/8", 154 pages, well illustrated in colour and black and white. A chronicle of two remarkable women amid the pressures of the
glamourous worlds of fashion and royalty. Folded card covers, a near
fine copy. 18.00
pounds sterling
B4151) Callan, Georgina O'Hara. THE THAMES AND HUDSON
DICTIONARY OF FASHION AND FASHION DESIGNERS. 2001. 8 1/4" x 5 7/8", 272 pages, 352 illustrations, 73 in colour. Indispensable
guide to fashion, more than 1200 entries with detailed information on every
important designer from 1840 to the present day. Detailed
Bibliography. Soft covers, near fine. 8.00 pounds sterling
B5924) Ewing, William A.; Rasche, Adelheid. RICO
PUHLMANN : Photographs and Illustrations 1955-1996. 2004.
11 1/4" x 10 1/8", 254 pages, stunning illustrations in black and
white and colour. The first survey of this most
creative and respected of fashion photographers. Hb
in dw, a near fine copy. 60.00
pounds sterling
SHOES
B1449) Vigeon, Evelyn CLOGS OR WOODEN SOLED SHOES. Reprinted from The Journal of the Costume Society. 1977. 9
3/4" x 7 1/4", 27 pages, black and white illustrations. A useful monograph, many references. Paper wraps, very good.
18.00 pounds sterling
B4309)
Ko, Dorothy. Every
Step a Lotus : SHOES FOR BOUND FEET. 2001.
8 1/4" x 9 1/4", 162 pages, 89 illustrations, mainly in colour. Bibliography. Folded card
covers, a near fine copy. 18.00 pounds sterling
B4655) Mitchell,
Louise; Ward, Lindie. Stepping
Out : THREE CENTURIES OF SHOES. 1997.
11" x 8 1/2", 80 pages, superbly illustrated, almost wholly in colour. Published in conjunction
with the exhibition of the same name at the Powerhouse Museum, Australia.
Soft covers, very minor bumps to corners, otherwise a
near fine copy. 25.00 pounds sterling
B4490) Sulser, Wilhelm; Martin-Turner,
Maureen, Translator. BALLY FELSGARTEN EXHIBITION SCHONENWERD. 1948. 9 1/8" x 6", 217 pages, many illustrations in
black and white, including shoes from all ages and all continents. Text in English. Card covers, with colourful fold-in
wrappers, attached to the card covers at the spine, lamination detaching at the
edges of the dw, otherwise a
very nice copy. 20.00 pounds sterling
B3219) Vass,
Laszlo; Molnar, Magda. HANDMADE SHOES FOR MEN. 1999. 10 1/8" x 8 5/8", 216
pages, superbly and extensively illustrated, almost wholly in colour. An
expert look into the workshops of internationally renowned shoemakers,
presenting the skills and techniques used in total detail. Probably the best
illustrated, and most detailed monograph ever produced on the crafts of the lastmaker, tanner, closer, and the shoemaker. Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine.
28.00 pounds sterling
B4951) Steele,
Valerie. SHOES : A Lexicon of
Style. 1999. 10 7/8" x 9 1/2", 192 pages,
superbly illustrated, mainly in colour. Published in
conjunction with the exhibition of the same name at The Museum at the Fashion
Institute of Technology in New York City. Hb
in dw, near fine. 18.00 pounds sterling
B5976) Miller, Judith. SHOES. 2009. 6 5/8" x 5 1/2", 304 pages, lavishly illustrated
throughout in colour. Soft covers, a near fine copy. 7.50 pounds sterling
B6029) Unorthodox Styles Staff. SNEAKERS The Complete Collectors' Guide. 2005. 8" x 8
1/2", 256 pages, over 550 specially commissioned colour
photographs. The definitive guide to the very best and most collectable sneaker
designs. Hb, a near fine copy. 12.50 pounds sterling
B3435) Roberts, Michael. MANOLO BLAHNIK :
Drawings. 2003. 11 5/8" x 9 1/8", [199 pages], 134 illustrations, 125 in colour.
Collected together for the first time over 120 of Blahnik’s
exuberant, colour rich sketches, which have become as
sought after as the shoes themselves. Folded card covers, a near fine copy. 20.00
pounds sterling
B4495) Doe, Tamasin. Patrick Cox : WIT, IRONY AND FOOTWEAR. 1998. 8 1/2" x 8 1/2", 63 pages, over 150 specially
commissioned colour photographs. Illustrates the full range
of Cox’s shoe collections, together with his work for Vivienne Westwood,
John Galliano, Anna Sui, and Alistair Blair. Chronology.
Hb in dw,
near fine. 9.50 pounds sterling
B4840) SALVATORE FERRAGAMO :
Autumn - Winter Collection 1984/85. 1984. 11 1/2" x 8 1/8", 66
pages, colour illustrations throughout with black and
white key to photographs. Text in Italian, key to photographs
in Italian and English. Catalogue of Ferragamo’s 1984/85 collection of shoes, handbags and
garments. Timeless clothes and accessories,
beautifully modelled, from one of the great names of fashion. Uncommon. Soft covers, just a fraction rubbed at edges,
including a very small area (approximately 1/8” x ½”) rubbed
at lower back edge, otherwise a near fine copy. 30.00 pounds sterling
HATS
B5862) Bawden, Juliet. THE
HAT BOOK : Creating Hats for Every Occasion. 1994.
9 1/2" x 9", 144 pages, over 150 colour photographs of gorgeous hats,
step-by-step instructions. The ultimate hat book. Soft
covers, a near fine copy. 9.50 pounds
sterling
BAGS
B5861) Cox,
Caroline. BAGS : An Illustrated
History. 2007. 12" x 8 3/4", 176 pages, lavishly illustrated
throughout with rare and striking images of bags historical and modern. Bibliography. Hb in dw, a near fine copy. 20.00 pounds sterling
B5011) Wilcox,
Claire. BAGS. 2000. 8 1/2" x 7 5/8", 127 pages, well
illustrated, almost wholly in colour. Explores the changing
styles and uses of bags from the Middle Ages right
into the new millennium. List of major UK dress collections featuring
bags, bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. 8.50
pounds sterling
B5923) Steele,
Valerie; Borrelli,
Laird. BAGS : A Lexicon of
Style. 1999. 10 7/8" x 9 3/8", 192 pages, well
illustrated, mainly in colour. Sheds new light on the
contemporary obsession with bags. Hb in dw, a near fine copy. 15.00 pounds sterling
B6113) Goldstein-Lynch, Ellen; Mullins,
Sarah; Malone, Nicole. MAKING HANDBAGS : Retro, Chic and Luxurious Designs. 2002.
11" x 8 1/2", 120 pages, well illustrated
almost wholly in colour, 4 fold-out master plans for
making more than 36 stylish handbags. Soft cover, a near fine
copy. 9.50 pounds sterling
ACCESSORIES
B1763) Bennett, Anna Gray.
UNFOLDING BEAUTY: THE ART OF THE FAN The Collection of Esther Oldham and the Museum of Fine Arts,
Boston. 1988. 8 1/4" x 10 3/4", 270 pages, 158 illustrations, 111
in colour and 47 in duotone. Illustrates in full colour 100
exquisite fans produced in Europe and the Americas from the sixteenth to the
twentieth centuries. Appendices giving Fan Types and
Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in dw, fine. 30.00 pounds sterling
B2496) Danzker, Jo-Anne Birnie
(editor). ART NOUVEAU
BUCKLES 1896-1910 : The Kreuzer
Collection. 2000. 11 1/2" x 9 1/4", 232 pages, 250 colour illustrations, 35 illustrations of marks. Presents almost 200 Art Nouveau, Jugendstil,
and Liberty Style buckles with symbolistic, floral
and geometric designs. Includes more than 40 buckles
from Liberty & Co. of London. Biographies,
Bibliography. English and German text. Hb in dw,
near fine. 45.00 pounds sterling
B3828) FASHION
ACCESSORIES The Complete 20th. Century
Sourcebook. 2000. 11 1/4" x 8 1/4", 192 pages, 2000
full colour drawings. The definitive history and most
comprehensive sourcebook of twentieth century fashion accessories ever
published. The unrivalled reference work in its field,
indispensable to any fashion enthusiast, historian or collector, and to any
designer or student working in the performing arts. Hb
in dw, near fine. 20.00
pounds sterling
B3924) Lefkowith, Christie Mayer. THE ART OF PERFUME Discovering and Collecting Perfume Bottles. 1998. 11 3/4" x
8 1/2", 208 pages, 370 illustrations, 220 in colour. This lavishly illustrated survey presents some of the most
striking creations, reflecting the talents of both leading designers and
glassmakers. Authoritative historical analysis and a
reference section listing over 500 major perfumers,
designers and glass-makers; an indispensable record for collectors and
designers alike. Bibliography.
Soft covers, minor crease to cover, otherwise a very good copy. 28.00
pounds sterling
LINGERIE
B5945) Kunzle, David. FASHION
AND FETISHISM : Corsets, Tight-Lacing and Other Forms
of Body-Sculpture. 2006. 9 1/2" x 6 3/4", 384
pages, black and white text illustrations, 31 colour illustrations.
Detailed appendices, bibliography.'An often racy
journey into the enigmas of all those who sculpt the shape of their desires on
to their bodies...'. Soft covers,
slight crease to upper cover else a near fine copy. 40.00 pounds sterling
B5947) Kunzle, David. FASHION
AND FETISHISM : Corsets, Tight-Lacing and Other Forms
of Body-Sculpture. 2006. 9 1/2" x 6 3/4", 384
pages, black and white text illustrations, 31 colour illustrations.
Detailed appendices, bibliography.'An often racy
journey into the enigmas of all those who sculpt the shape of their desires on
to their bodies...'. Hb in dw, a near fine copy. 45.00 pounds sterling
B5197) Steele,
Valerie. THE CORSET : A Cultural History. 2004.
11" x 9 1/8", 199 pages, superbly illustrated in colour and black and
white. One of the world's most respected fashion historians explores the
cultural history of the corset, revealing new information and perspectives on
its changing significance over the centuries. Bibliography.
Folded card covers, a near fine copy. 16.50
pounds sterling
B5169) Newman, Karoline; Bressler, Karen; Proctor, Gillian. A CENTURY OF
LINGERIE : Icons of Style in the 20th Century 1997. 11 3/4"
x 9 5/8", 144 pages, copiously illustrated in colour
and black and white. A story of function, decoration,
psychology, and, of course, fashion. Hb in dw, near fine.
20.00 pounds sterling
B5910) LINGERIE
UNDERWEAR & HOUSECOATS. The Drapers’
Record, October 11 1958. 8 1/2" x 5 3/4", 28 pages,
illustrated in black and white. Current (1958) styles, colours, sales techniques, and advertisements - the
lingerie of 1958.Stapled paper covers, a very good copy, hard to find. 35.00
pounds sterling
TEXTILES
B5177) Lucero, Helen R.; Baizerman, Suzanne. CHIMAYO WEAVING : The Transformation of a Tradition. 1998.
10" x 8", 231 pages, 96 colour plates, many
black and white illustrations. The first study examining the
Rio Grande Hispanic weaving tradition from 1870 to the present, thorough and
beautifully illustrated. Glossary, Bibliography.
Soft covers, near fine. 20.00 pounds sterling
B3505) Crill, Rosemary. INDIAN IKAT TEXTILES. 1998. 11 1/4" x 8 1/2", 176
pages, over 100 colour plates. An
unique publication, based on the Victoria and Albert Museum’s unrivalled
collection of ikats from all over India. A complex
form of resist-dyeing in which the threads are patterned before weaving, ikat has been used in India since the early centuries AD. Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine.
30.00 pounds sterling
B5176) Kent, Kate Peck. NAVAJO WEAVING : Three Centuries of Change. 1996.
10" x 8 1/2", 139 pages, 24 colour plates, 80 black and white
illustrations. Lavishly illustrated and meticulously researched,
the classic introductory text on this appealing Native American art form. Soft
covers, near fine. 9.50 pounds sterling
B1926) Schoeser,
Mary, and Rufey, Celia. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN TEXTILES from 1790 to the
present. 1989. 11 5/8" x 9 1/2", 256 pages, 405
illustrations, 333 in colour. An encyclopaedic and authoritative sourcebook of two centuries
of furnishing textiles, lavishly illustrated and charting the changing tastes
and technical innovations of succeeding decades. Illustrations of the fabrics
are supplemented with pictures of rooms, showing how the fabrics were used at
windows, on floors, in upholstery and drapery etc. An
invaluable guide for architects and designers. Extensive
Bibliography. Hb in dw, fine. 35.00 pounds sterling
B4566)
Bonar, Eulalie H., Editor. Woven by the Grandmothers : NINETEENTH-CENTURY
NAVAJO TEXTILES FROM THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN. 1996. 10" x 9", 214 pages, well
illustrated, mainly in colour. Published in
conjunction with the exhibition of the same name. Soft covers, near
fine. 18.00 pounds sterling
B1062) Anderson, Clarita S. WEAVING A LEGACY. The Don and Jean
Stuck Coverlet Collection. 1995. 10 1/4" x 10",
234 pages, 428 illustrations, including 50 full colour
plates. Each of the 356 coverlets in the collection is illustrated and the
size, weave structure, fibre content, inscriptions,
and - where known - weaver's names, dates and provenance are noted. Bibliography, index of weavers. Hb
in dw, near fine, except for
remainder mark on lower edge. 35.00
pounds sterling
B3205) Fox,
Sandi. Small Endearments
: NINETEENTH-CENTURY QUILTS FOR CHILDREN AND DOLLS. Second edition
revised and expanded, 1994. 10" x 7 1/2", 209 pages, more than 250 illustrations, mainly in colour.
Uncovers the cultural influences and motivations behind these
useful, beautiful works of art. Extensive
Bibliography. Soft covers, near fine, uncommon. 20.00 pounds sterling
B1573) Thurman,
Christa C. Mayer. TEXTILES IN THE ART INSTITUTE OF
CHICAGO. 1992. 11 3/4" x 9 1/4", 152 pages, 112
full colour illustrations. A tour
of one of America's most comprehensive textile collections. Catalogue,
Glossary.
Hb in dw,
near fine, except for remainder mark on lower edge. 25.00 pounds sterling
B2992) Mossinger,
Ingrid (editor). EUROPEAN TEXTILE DESIGN
OF THE 1920s (Bestandskatalog / Kunstsammlungen
Chemnitz Series.) 1999. 12" x 9",
160 pages, well illustrated in colour
and black and white. Presents the complete collection of textiles (some
185 examples)
from the 1920s comprised within the Chemnitz Textile and
Handicrafts Collection, one of the largest collections of quality in Europe. Artists’ biographies, Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in dw,
near fine. 28.00 pounds sterling
B3244) Vollmer, John M. Clothed to
Rule the Universe : MING TO QING TEXTILES AT
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO. 2000. 10 1/4" x 8 3/8", 112 pages,
richly illustrated with full colour reproductions,
showcasing approximately eighty important objects, incorporating full technical
data on each piece. The first publication devoted entirely to The Art Institute
of Chicago’s exceptional holdings of Chinese textiles, an essential
reference source. Glossary, selected references. Card covers, near fine. 25.00
pounds sterling
B4818) Maxwell,
Robyn. Sari to Sarong : FIVE HUNDRED YEARS OF INDIAN AND INDONESIAN TEXTILE
EXCHANGE. 2003. 11 3/8" x 9 3/8", 216 pages, well
illustrated, almost wholly in colour. Published on the
occasion of the exhibition of the same title at the National Gallery of
Australia. Soft covers, near fine. 20.00
pounds sterling
B2695)
Lynton, Linda. THE SARI : Styles, Patterns, History, Techniques. 2002.
12" x 8 3/4", 208 pages, over 470 illustrations, 206 in colour. The most detailed analysis of sari design
available today. The sari is one of the most beautiful and versatile garments
ever invented; this book filled with dazzling photographs and line drawings of
sari types, reflects this immense diversity, and shows how each garment is in
itself a brilliantly crafted work of art. Glossary,
Chronology, list of museum collections, Bibliography. Soft covers, near
fine. 12.50 pounds sterling
B4666) Gillow, John; Sentance, Bryan. WORLD
TEXTILES : A
Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques. 2004. 11" x
9 3/8", 240 pages, 778 illustrations, 551 in colour. An rivaled guide for anyone
interested in collecting or making and designing textiles. Glossary,
Bibliography, collections. Soft covers, a near fine copy. 16.00 pounds sterling
B4610) Parry, Linda. TEXTILES OF THE ARTS AND CRAFTS
MOVEMENT. 2005. 10" x 8 5/8", 160
pages, 153 illustrations, 91 in colour. Includes Catalogue of Designers, Craftsmen, Institutions and Firms,
Bibliography. Soft covers, minor crease to upper cover, otherwise near
fine. 12.50 pounds sterling
B1925) Parry, Linda. WILLIAM MORRIS TEXTILES. 1994. 11 1/4" x 8 3/4", 192
pages, well illustrated in colour and black and
white. The first comprehensive survey of Morris's
considerable contributions in the field of textile design and manufacture.
His techniques in tapestry, embroider, hand-knotted carpets, and printed
textiles are discussed in detail, supplemented with Morris's own views. Complete, fully illustrated listing of his repeating patterns.
Hb in dw,
fine. 25.00 pounds sterling
B4089) Samuels,
Charlotte. ART DECO TEXTILES. 2003.
12" x 10 1/8", 144 pages, more than 100 colour photographs. Published to coincide with the Art Deco 1910-1939 exhibition.
A rich survey of the work of designers such as Robert Bonfils,
Ruth Reeves, and Marian Dorn, an essential resource for students and
collectors. Glossary, notes on firms and designers, Bibliography. Hb in dw,
near fine. 45.00 pounds sterling
B954)
Browne, Clare, Editor. SILK DESIGNS OF
THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY From the Victoria and Albert
Museum, London. 1996. 11 3/4"
x 8 3/4", 112 pages, 263 illustrations, 259 in colour.
Biographies of the silk designers, Bibliography. Soft
covers, near fine. 15.00 pounds sterling
B2696) Meller, Susan; Elffers, Joost. TEXTILE DESIGNS :
200 Years of Patterns for Printed Fabrics Arranged by Motif, Colour, Period and
Design. 2002. 11 3/4" x 9", 464 pages, 1823 colour illustrations. Newly available in
paperback, this volume remains unsurpassed as the biggest and most lavish
survey of printed textiles ever published. Textile
Designs presents a comprehensive selection of the colourful patterned
fabrics used for clothing and interior decoration over the last 200 years. Classified under five headings – Floral, Geometric,
Conversational, Ethnic, and Art Movements and Period Styles.
International English language edition, includes
translations of all the pattern names, as well as brief general introductions
to the book in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. Card Covers, with
fold-in flaps, slight crease to lower cover, otherwise a near fine copy. 25.00
pounds sterling
B4892) Riffel, Melanie; Rouart, Sophie; Walter,
Marc. Toile De Jouy :
PRINTED TEXTILES IN THE CLASSIC FRENCH STYLE. 12" x 9 3/4", 218 pages, over 270 illustrations in
colour. The first-ever complete history of these textiles
– an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of textiles
or design, or looking for fresh ideas for interior decoration. Hb in dw,
near fine. 25.00 pounds sterling
B4492) 100 JAHRE BIRCKS. 1963. 11 3/4" x 8 1/8", 174 pages, well illustrated in black and white. Well
presented celebration of 100 years of Peter Bircks
& Cie, silk weavers. Text in
German. Copy No. 397. Many illustrations of fur coats.
Hb, bound in silk brocade incorporating company
emblems including
‘Bircks-Seiden
100 Jahre. A very nice copy.
48.00 pounds sterling
B2522) Clabburn, Pamela. THE
NATIONAL TRUST BOOK OF FURNISHING TEXTILES. 1988. 9 1/2" x 6 1/4", 272 pages, black and white
illustrations. Highlights the importance of textiles
in people’s homes from medieval times to the early twentieth century. Chapter on techniques; Glossary of upholstery fabrics and terms;
Bibliography. Hb in dw,
near fine, except for owner’s embossed stamp on title page. 18.00
pounds sterling
B4508) Sharples,
Jennifer. THAI SILK.
1994. 12" x 9", 160 pages, well
illustrated, mainly in colour. Comprehensive . Glossary, bibliography.
Hb in dw,
near fine, uncommon. 40.00 pounds sterling
B3665) Heringa,
Rens. Fabric of Enchantment :
BATIK FROM THE NORTH COAST OF JAVA. 1996. 12 1/8" x 9 1/8",
239 pages, many illustrations
in black and white and colour. Published
in conjunction with the exhibition
held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Catalogue,
Glossary, appendices, Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine.
45.00 pounds sterling
B3857) Harvey, Janet. TRADITIONAL TEXTILES OF CENTRAL ASIA. 2002. 11 5/8" x 8 1/4", 160
pages, 262 illustrations, 212 in colour,
2 maps. A valuable source of information for designers and
students, collectors and travellers. Glossary, Bibliography, list of collections. Soft covers,
near fine. 15.00 pounds sterling
B2352) Joyce, Carol. TEXTILE DESIGN : The Complete Guide to Printed Textiles for Apparel
and Home Furnishing. 1993. 11" x 8 1/4", 160 pages, 192 full colour and 33 black and white illustrations. Superb title, well illustrated,
comprehensive, covers history, design, techniques, role of computers in textile
design, printing processes. A thoroughly professional guide on a little covered
area of design technique and application. Highly recommended.
Soft covers, near fine. 30.00 pounds sterling
B4744) Straub,
Marianne. HAND WEAVING AND CLOTH DESIGN. 1977. 9 3/4" x 8 1/4", 152 pages, well
illustrated in black and white and colour and with line drawings and diagrams. A book for weavers at all
stages. Hb in dw,
endpapers a little foxed, signature of previous owner (Peter Collingwood
– presumably the author of the notable ‘Techniques of Rug
Weaving’), otherwise a very good copy. 12.50 pounds sterling
B5947) Baines,
Patricia. LINEN : HAND SPINNING
AND WEAVING. 10" x 7 1/2", 208 pages, 130 black
and white illustrations, glossary, bibliography. 55.00 pounds sterling
B4553) Lewis,
June R. From Fleece to
Fabric : A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO SPINNING, DYEING, AND
WEAVING. 1983. 8 3/4" x 5 1/2", 212 pages, over
100 black and white illustrations and figures. A
practical handbook, taking the reader through the complete process in detail
from fleece to woven fabric. Hb in dw, a nice copy. Uncommon. 20.00 pounds
sterling
B4667) Kerlogue,
Fiona G. BATIK : Design, Style and History. 2004. 10 3/4" x 8 1/4", 192
pages, 204 illustrations, 173 in colour, map. The definitive history of batik in Indonesia and its modern
practice. Batik collections, Glossary, Bibliography.
Folded card covers, minor crease to lower corner of rear
cover, otherwise near fine. 15.00
pounds sterling
B5160) Singer,
Margo; Spyrou, Mary. TEXTILE
ARTS : Multicultural Traditions. 2003. 9 5/8"
x 7 3/8", 128 pages, extensively illustrated in black and white and colour. Surveys the textile traditions of
many cultures, describing basic materials and techniques. List of suppliers, museum collections, bibliography. Soft
covers, near fine. 12.50 pounds sterling
B2930) Reigate,
Emily. AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO LACE. 1996. 11" x 8 1/2", 262 pages, 700
black and white photographs and 12 full colour plates. Copiously
illustrated with lace from all manufacturing centres and all ages; a key
reference work on the subject. Bibliography, Glossary.
Currently out of print. Hb in dw, near fine. 35.00
pounds sterling
B4373) Browne,
Clare. LACE FROM THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM. 2004. 12" x 10
1/8", 144 pages, 100 plates in black and white and colour. A wide-ranging survey of the art and craft of lace making down the
ages. Bibliography. Hb
in dw, near fine. 75.00 pounds sterling
B5166) Collier,
Ann. THE ART OF LACEMAKING. 1986. 12" x 8 1/2", 96 pages, well illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs. Hb in
price-clipped dw, otherwise
a near fine copy. 15.00 pounds sterling
B5845) Stott, Geraldine. THE BOBBIN LACE MANUAL. 1988. 10" x 7
5/8", 120 pages, 229 diagrams and prickings
(52 in colour), 31 photographs. Packed
with practical information. Hb in
price-clipped and repaired dw,
otherwise a near fine copy. 25.00 pounds sterling
B5924) Stott, Geraldine. THE BOBBIN LACE MANUAL. 1988. 10" x 7
5/8", 120 pages, 229 diagrams and prickings
(52 in colour), 31 photographs. Packed
with practical information. Hb in dw, a near fine copy. 30.00
pounds sterling
KNITWEAR
B5858) Crolius, Kendall; Montgomery, Anne Black. KNITTING WITH DOG HAIR : A Woof-To-Warp
Guide to Making Hats, Sweaters, Mittens and Much More. 1996.
9" x 6 1/8", x, 101 pages, black and white illustrations. The definitive guide to a new, exciting and ecologically-friendly
hobby; step-by-step instructions for collecting, cleaning, storing and spinning
yarn from your dog or cat; original knitting patterns for the novice and
professional. Soft covers, a near fine copy. 20.00 pounds sterling
B5945) Moss, Jean. JEAN MOSS
DESIGNER KNITS COLLECTION. 1991. 12" x 8 3/4",
160 pages, well illustrated in colour.
Details 33 signature designs. Hb in dw, a near fine copy. 20.00
pounds sterling
B4931) THE EDINA RONAY COLLECTION. 1988. 12 1/2" x 9
1/8", 160 pages, superbly illustrated, almost wholly in colour. Thirty-five
exclusive designs by one of the best-known knitwear designers in the world.
Hb in dw,
near fine. 12.50 pounds sterling
B5163) Sheard, Stephen, Editor; Fassett,
Kaffe, Introduction. THE BEST OF ROWAN : 50 Designer Knitting
Patterns. 1998. 12 1/4" x 9 1/4", 192 pages, each
pattern illustrated in colour with clear instructions
and charts. Hb in dw, near fine. 25.00 pounds sterling
B4658) Black, Sandy. KNITWEAR IN FASHION. 2005. 11 5/8" x 8 1/4", 192
pages, 300 illustrations, 285 in colour. Radical ideas in
knitwear design; a comprehensive survey of the art and design of knitwear
today. Technology, developments, yarns and fibres,
designer biographies, Glossary, Bibliography. Soft covers, corner bumped
otherwise near fine. 14.00 pounds
sterling
B4745) Musk,
Denise. MACHINE KNITTING :
The Technique of Slipstitch. 1989. 10 " x 7 1/2", 158 pages, 12 colour photographs, 52 black and white photographs, 56 line
drawings and punchcards. ‘Will
be welcomed by all machine knitters looking for fresh design ideas founded on
sound craftsmanship’. Hb in
price-clipped dw,
(consequence of publisher’s re-pricing), otherwise a near fine copy. 12.50
pounds sterling
B4581) Harvey,
Michael; Compton, Rae. FISHERMAN KNITTING. 1978. 8 1/4 x 5 7/8", 32 pages,
illustrated with black and white photographs, stitching diagrams. Shire Album 31. Card covers, a near fine copy. 8.50 pounds sterling
RUGS, CARPETS
B4435) Anderson,
Susan H. THE MOST SPLENDID CARPET. 1978. 11" x 8 1/2", 96 pages, well illustrated with 6 plates and 46 figures in black and
white and colour. The re-creation of the Senate Chamber
Carpet, Congress Hall, Philadelphia. Card covers, upper corner creased,
otherwise a very good copy. 12.50 pounds
sterling
B4436) Von Rosenstiel,
Helene. AMERICAN RUGS
AND CARPETS from the Seventeenth Century to Modern Times. 1978. 11 1/8" x 8 5/8", 192
pages, 32 colour plates, 200 photograph, 30 drawings. The first-ever account of
the whole subject of rugs, carpets, and other floor coverings in America from
colonial times to the current day. Chronology, Glossary,
Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. 15.00
pounds sterling
B1499)
Gregorian, John B. ORIENTAL RUGS OF THE SILK ROUTE. Culture, Process, and Selection.
2000. 11 1/4" x 9
1/4", 175 pages, superbly illustrated in colour
and black and white. Gregorian writes with authority, having grown up amidst
oriental rugs imported by his father, who founded in 1934 what is now one of
America's oldest and largest rug companies. Covers the history of the Silk Route; information on rug types,
dyes, symbology, weaving techniques and knots.
Also a complete guide to evaluating and assessing a rug, tips on negotiating
abroad, and decorating with oriental rugs throughout the home. Glossary, Appendices on cleaning and repairing oriental rugs.
Hb in dw,
near fine. 30.00 pounds sterling
B2321) Concaro, Edoardo; Levi, Alberto (editors) SOVEREIGN
CARPETS : Unknown Masterpieces from European
Collections. 1999. 11 1/4" x 9 5/8", 233 pages, superbly illustrated in colour. Published on the occasion
of the exhibition ‘Sovrani Tappeti : The Oriental Carpet from XV to XIX century. Two Hundred
Masterpieces of Textile Art’ held in Milan in 1999. Catalogues and illustrates some 200 magnificent
carpets. Maps, extensive Bibliography. Hb in dw,
near fine. 28.00 pounds sterling
B661) Allane, Lee. ORIENTAL
RUGS A Buyer's Guide. 1997. 10" x 7", 136 pages, 40
colour illustrations, 36 two-colour
drawings and 4 maps. A comprehensive guide to modern oriental
rugs, giving complete advice on finding the right rug for the right purpose at
the right price. Reveals how techniques, materials and tools affect
their character and quality. Lee Allane has collected
oriental rugs for a number of years and is a consultant for several
international auction houses and carpet companies. Soft
covers, remainder
mark on lower edges, otherwise very good. 9.50 pounds sterling
B1095)
Walker, Daniel. FLOWERS
UNDERFOOT. Indian Carpets of the Mughal Era.
1997. 12 1/4" x 9 1/8", 220 pages, 145 illustrations, 108 in full
colour. Published in conjunction with the exhibition of
the same name. Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in dw,
near fine, except for remainder mark on lower edge. 40.00 pounds
sterling
B4277) Farr,
Christopher; Bourne, Matthew; Leslie, Fiona. CONTEMPORARY RUGS :
Art and Design. 2002. 11 5/8" x 9 3/4", 208 pages, well illustrated, almost wholly in colour. The first book to explore fully the very best in contemporary rug
design from around the world. Biographies of key
designers and producers of the last 30 years, Glossary, international directory
of sources and resources. Hb in dw, near fine. 38.00 pounds sterling
B3416) Day,
Susan. ART DECO AND MODERNIST CARPETS. 2002. 12 7/8" x 9 5/8", 224 pages, 250 illustrations, 149 in colour. Biographies
of artists, manufacturers and retailers, signatures, monograms, Glossary,
Bibliography. Hb in dw,
near fine. 35.00 pounds sterling
EMBROIDERY, SEWING
TECHNIQUES
B3231) Taylor, Roderick. EMBROIDERY OF THE GREEK
ISLANDS. 1998. 11
1/4" x 8 5/8", 192 pages, extensively illustrated mainly in colour. Comprehensive reference on these desirable embroideries tracing the
wide range of influences and styles involved, and showing how a high level of
skill and richness of invention are combined. Materials,
techniques, notes on early collectors, Bibliography, Glossary. Hb, near fine, in very good dw. 35.00
pounds sterling
B4823) de Dillmont,
Th., Editor. D.M.C. Library
: JUGOSLAVIAN EMBROIDERIES - 1st Series. No date. 7 3/4" x 11
1/2", 15 pages of text, which includes directions for working the
patterns, 20 colour plates, tracings of models shown on plates 12 to 20, 4 page
catalogue of publications available in the D.M.C. Library. Illustrated
paper covers, generally somewhat soiled, crease on front cover, previous
owners’ name(s) on front cover and title page, otherwise a very good
copy. 20.00 pounds sterling
B4443) Ellis, Marianne; Wearden, Jennifer. OTTOMAN EMBROIDERY. 2001.
B3921) Howard, Constance. EMBROIDERY AND COLOUR. 1976. 10" x 7 1/2",
216 pages, 42 drawings, 80 photographs, 63 colour plates.
A detailed treatment by a distinguished craftswoman and
lecturer. Bibliography. Hb
in dw, previous
owner’s dated ink signature on front free end-paper, also presentation
card sellotaped below, otherwise a near fine copy. 12.50
pounds sterling
B5171) Howard,
Constance. INSPIRATION FOR EMBROIDERY. 1971. 10" x 7 1/2", 240 pages, well
illustrated with 322 drawings and photographs, also colour plates.
Information and instruction in designing for embroidery, from simple basic
structures to more complicated finished designs. Hb
in dw, previous
owner’s dated signature on front free end-paper, otherwise a very good
copy. 14.00 pounds sterling
B5904) Thomson,
Barbara; Trewin,
Wendy. EMBROIDERED CHURCH KNEELERS. 1987. 10" x 7 1/2", 120 pages, 8 colour
photographs, 81 black and white photographs, 18 line
drawings. An invaluable source of inspiration. Hb in price-clipped dw,
front free endpaper trimmed diagonally at top right-hand corner (presumably to
remove the previous owner’s name) otherwise a near fine copy. 12.50 pounds sterling
B5892) Gostelow, Mary. BLACKWORK. 1998. 10 3/4"x 8 1/4", 160 pages, coloured frontispiece,
140 illustrations, including many close-ups of blackwork
designs. A carefully researched work on blackwork,
or black-on-white embroidery, which is also often referred to as “Spanish
work”. Soft covers, a near fine copy. 18.00 pounds sterling
B3980) Perrone,
Lisbeth. THE NEW WORLD OF NEEDLEPOINT : 101 Exciting Designs in Florentine, Grospoint and Other Repeat Patterns. No date,
1970’s? 11 3/8" x 7 7/8", 142 pages, illustrates each design
with a simple-to-follow work chart, a monochrome photograph, and a colour
photograph showing a section of the finished work. The designs are graded as
easy, intermediate and advanced, ensuring that a beginner can progress quickly
to the more elaborate designs. Hb in dw, near fine. 12.50 pounds
sterling
B4290) Lantz,
Sherlee; Lane,
Maggie (diagrams). A PAGEANT OF
PATTERN FOR NEEDLEPOINT CANVAS : Centuries of Design,
Textures, Stitches, a New Exploration. 1973. 11 1/8" x 8 1/8",
510 pages, 351 diagrams,
accompanied by photographs of
worked samples, over 50 photographs
of historical sources and worked
samples, plus 25 full colour photographs
of in-process and completed works
of needlepoint. Everything in these pages can be of immediate use to the reader in developing skills. Bibliography. Hb in dw, a few minor tears and chips to
dw, otherwise a very nice copy. 28.00 pounds sterling
B2577) Brown, Clare; Wearden, Jennifer. SAMPLERS from the Victoria and Albert Museum. 1999. 12" x 9 7/8", 144 pages, 112 colour
plates of samplers from the outstanding collection at the Victoria and Albert
Museum, black and white diagrams showing stitching techniques. A gallery of the most important and beautiful samples in the
Victoria and Albert Museum; an opportunity to see in close-up fragile objects
which cannot be left on permanent display or seen in strong light.
International in scope, covering a wide variety of stitch types, with practical
information and inspiration for designers and embroiderers. Glossary,
with illustrations of stitch
techniques, Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine.
B4792) Wilson, David M. THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY :
The Complete Tapestry in Colour with Introduction, Description and Commentary. 2004.
13 3/4" x 10 1/2", 234 pages; the tapestry itself is reproduced in
full colour over 146 pages, with captions on a fold-out page for easy
reference. A second reproduction of the tapestry in black and white has a
detailed accompanying commentary. Hb in dw, near fine. 45.00 pounds sterling
B4827) Hodges,
Jean. SMOCKING DESIGN. 1995.
9 3/4" x 7 3/8", 140 pages, 12 colour plates, 161 black and white
text illustrations. Wide-ranging, from basic techniques to
original designs and uses. Soft covers, near fine. 12.50 pounds sterling
B5897) Travis, Dinah. THE COMPLETE MINIATURE QUILT BOOK : Over 24 Projects for Quilters and Doll's House Enthusiasts. 1998.
11 1/8" x 8 5/8", 112 pages, over 70 colour photographs, diagrams. Will inspire quiltmakers and miniature
enthusiasts alike. Hb in dw, a very good copy. 25.00 pounds sterling
B2842) Hilberg, Birte. THE PATCHWORK PLANNER :
350 Original Designs for Traditional Patchwork. 1993. 11
1/4" x 8 1/2", 192 pages, superbly illustrated, mainly in colour. Presents
over 350 absolutely new designs for traditional patchwork. Hb in dw,
bookplate on front free end-paper, otherwise a near fine copy. 14.00 pounds
sterling
B4723) Crabtree, Caroline; Stallebrass,
Pam. BEADWORK : A World Guide. 2002. 11 3/8" x 9
3/4", 208 pages, over 600 illustrations, almost wholly in colour. The first survey to reveal the wealth and diversity of traditional
beadwork around the world. The result will inspire beadworkers,
collectors and designers, and anyone interested in art, craft and fashion.
Construction and techniques, list of collections, bibliography. Hb in dw,
near fine. 20.00 pounds sterling
B6114) Gourley, Elizabeth; Davis, Jane; Talbott, Ellen. THE ART OF SEED BEADING.
1999. 11 1/4" x 8 7/8", 128 pages, well
illustrated in colour and black and white. 28
stunning and varied projects; covers every stitch and technique. Hb in dw,
a near fine copy. 20.00 pounds sterling
B6117) Welch, Nancy. THE CREATIVE ART OF TASSELS. 2000. 10 1/4" x 8 3/4", 128
pages, well illustrated in colour,
and black and white diagrams. Demonstrates a wide variety of
techniques, and creative ideas. Laminated boards in dw, dw has 1” tear at
upper corner, ownership label on front, and remnants of two other blank labels
at lower rear; the book itself is a near fine copy. 10.00 pounds sterling
B5949) Shaeffer, Claire B. COUTURE
SEWING TECHNIQUES. 2007. 10" x 8", 217 pages, well illustrated in black and white and colour.
A wealth of information - much of it unpublished elsewhere -
presenting the finest sewing techniques as they are actually practiced in
couture workrooms. Soft covers, a near fine copy. 20.00 pounds sterling
B3202) Luke, Heather. CREATIVE CURTAINMAKING MADE EASY. 2001.
11 3/8" x 9", 160 pages, 350 colour
photographs. Hundreds of proven techniques and expert tips.
Section on basic skills. Folded card
covers, crease to rear cover, otherwise near fine. 12.00 pounds sterling
B2215) James,
David. UPHOLSTERY
A Complete Course. Chairs, Sofas, Ottomans,
Screens and Stools. 1992. 11 5/8" x 8 1/4", 293 pages,
almost 500 line drawings, 8 pages of colour
illustrations showing 4 projects. Guides the reader through
the basic upholstery skills and on to more advanced and challenging pieces.
Bibliography, glossary. Soft covers, near fine. 15.00 pounds sterling
HABERDASHERY
B2496) Danzker, Jo-Anne Birnie
(editor). ART NOUVEAU
BUCKLES 1896-1910 : The Kreuzer
Collection. 2000. 11 1/2" x 9 1/4", 232 pages, 250 colour illustrations, 35 illustrations of marks. Presents almost 200 Art Nouveau, Jugendstil,
and Liberty Style buckles with symbolistic, floral
and geometric designs. Includes more than 40 buckles
from Liberty & Co. of London. Biographies,
Bibliography. English and German text. Hb in dw,
near fine. 45.00 pounds sterling
B4613) McConnel, Bridget. A COLLECTORS GUIDE TO
THIMBLES. 1990. 12"
x 9 1/8", 95 pages, over illustrations in black and white and colour. Comprehensive guide
by one of the world’s foremost authorities. Includes notes on maintenance
and conservation, buyer’s guide, Glossary. Hb
in dw, near fine. 25.00 pounds sterling
B1053) Taunton, Nerylla. ANTIQUE
NEEDLEWORK TOOLS AND EMBROIDERIES. 1997. 11" x 8
1/2", 220 pages, more than 225 colour plates, 14
black and white plates. Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in dw,
near mint. 48.00 pounds sterling
JEWELLERY
B4567) Menkes,
Suzy. THE WINDSOR STYLE. 1987. 11" x 8 3/4", 224 pages, superb photographs, with
122 in colour and 74 black and white. A fashion album par excellence; the luxurious post-war life
of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor in their Paris mansion and converted
mill-house in the French countryside. Includes priced
list of the Duchess of Windsor’s jewels, sold at Geneva by
Sotheby’s. Bibliography. Hb in dw,
near fine in price-clipped dw. 40.00 pounds sterling
B4791) Mascetti, Daniela; Triossi, Amanda. EARRINGS
FROM ANTIQUITY TO THE PRESENT. 1999. 12" x 9", 224 pages, illustrated with over 600 examples, 108 in colour. A wide-ranging study that will be a rich source of inspiration and
delight for collectors and fashion lovers, students and lovers of jewelry.
Biographical notes on designers, glossary, bibliography.
Folded card covers, discrete remainder mark, otherwise a near fine copy. 20.00
pounds sterling
B1190) Becker, Vivienne.
ART NOUVEAU JEWELRY. 1998. 11 7/8" x 8
3/4", 240 pages, 456 illustrations, 156 in colour,
214 makers' marks. Superbly illustrated. Biography and
checklist of notable jewelers, guide to identification, bibliography. Soft
covers, near fine, except for remainder mark on lower edge. US$ 22.50 / 15.00 pounds sterling
B2827) Gere, Charlotte. EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN
JEWELLERY 1830-1914. 1975. 10" x 7 3/8", 240 pages, 64 colour illustrations,
over 150 black and white illustrations. Essential reference,
covers fashions and styles, materials, techniques and marks. Includes
over 120 biographical accounts of jewellers and
designers, including firms and individuals. Glossary,
Bibliography. Hb in dw,
near fine. 60.00 pounds sterling
B4512) Hoskin,
John. THE SIAMESE RUBY.
1987. 9 3/4" x 8 1/2", 119 pages, well illustrated, almost wholly in colour.
The first book to deal exclusively with the Siamese ruby.
Hb in dw,
dw virtually complete although badly scarred
(possibly by contact with sticky tape) and torn, now repaired. The book itself
is in near fine condition. 30.00 pounds sterling
B6091) Newman, Renee. DIAMOND
RING BUYING GUIDE : How to Evaluate, Identify and
Select Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry. 6th
edition, 2002. 9" x 7", 156 pages, well illustrated in black and white and colour.
‘Highly informative… useful for the first-time
diamond buyer, the gemologist, and the retailer’. Soft covers, a
near fine copy. 10.00 pounds sterling
B5310) Loring, John. PAULDING FARNHAM : Tiffany's
Lost Genius. 2000. 12 1/4" x 9 1/4", 151 pages, 184 illustrations, including 147 full colour
plates. ‘Paulding Farnham was, without contest,
the greatest native-born jewelry designer the United States has
produced’. Chronology. Hb in dw, near
fine. 45.00 pounds sterling
B1781) Shadbolt, Doris. BILL
REID. 1986. 10" x 9 3/8", 192 pages, well illustrated in black and white and colour.
Bill Reid is an important bridge figure between the traditional culture of the
Indians of the Pacific coast and the mainstream of twentieth-century art. His
work embraces many art forms, from the monumental to exquisite jewelery. Bibliography, Chronological
List of Illustrations. Hb in dw, near fine. 20.00 pounds
sterling
B4672) Tolstikov, Vladimir; Treister, Mikhail. THE GOLD OF TROY : Searching for Homer's Fabled City. 1996. 11 1/2" x 9 3/4", 239 pages, 277 illustrations,
including 263 full colour plates. The official
catalogue of the ‘Gold of Troy’ exhibition at the Pushkin State
Museum of Fine Arts, with superb colour photographs of all 259 artifacts in the Pushkin Museum, accompanied by extensive
individual commentaries. Chronology, Bibliography.
Hb in dw,
discrete remainder mark on lower edges, otherwise a near fine copy. 28.00 pounds sterling
B3709) Williams,
Dyfri (Editor). THE ART OF THE GREEK
GOLDSMITH. 1998. 11
5/8" x 8 1/8", 160 pages, 110 black and white and 24 colour illustrations. Bibliography.
Soft covers, near fine. 35.00 pounds sterling
B4696) BRITISH
GOLDSMITHS OF TODAY. 1992. 8 5/8"
x 8 5/8", 132 pages, superbly illustrated in colour. Published in
conjunction with the Goldsmiths’ Company exhibition; exhibitors –
goldsmiths and jewelers, silversmiths, are each
described with a double-page spread, with colour photographs of their work.
Soft covers, a very good copy. Uncommon. 30.00 pounds sterling
B4563) Jenkins, Peter. Unravelling the Mystery: THE STORY OF THE GOLDSMITH'S COMPANY IN
THE TWENTIETH CENTURY. 2000. 9 7/8" x 6 3/8", 2
volumes, 466 + 205 pages, black and white illustrations. Hb, 2 volumes in slipcase, signed
by author on title page of volume 1, a near fine copy. 35.00 pounds
sterling
B5863) Coles, Janet; Budwig, Robert. BEADS : An Exploration of Bead Traditions Around
the World. 1997. 9 1/2" x 9 1/4", 160 pages, superbly
illustrated, mainly in colour. The definitive book on the history and culture of beads; how-to
instruction for 30 projects. Hb in dw, a near fine copy. 25.00
pounds sterling
JEWELLERY
TECHNIQUES
B4103) McGrath, Jinks. BASIC JEWELLERY MAKING
TECHNIQUES. 1993.
11" x 8 1/2", 112 pages, superbly illustrated with colour photographs
of step-by-step techniques. Soft covers, near fine. 10.00 pounds sterling
B2585) Evans, Chuck. JEWELRY : Contemporary Design and Technique.
1983. 10 1/4" x 8 3/8", 267 pages, extensively illustrated with 500
illustrations, 32 of which are in colour. This
comprehensive, lavishly illustrated book offers all the information needed to
create handmade jewellery and other metal objects.
More than 65 metalworking techniques are clearly and concisely explained,
supported by step-by-step photographs. Comprehensive
appendices, Glossary, Bibliography. Hb, no dw (as issued?); bump to lower
corner, else near fine. 25.00 pounds sterling