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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
B4139) Naudet, Jean Jacques; Riva, Maria. MARLENE DIETRICH : Photographs and Memories from the Marlene
Dietrich Collection of the FilmMuseum Berlin. 2001. 10 1/2" x 10 1/2", 262 pages, 289 photographs, 108 in colour.
Includes superb fashion and costume photographs. Filmography, theatography and concertography,
discography, collection inventory and exhibitions. Hb in dw, near fine.
35.00 pounds sterling
B4943)
Norris, Herbert. MEDIEVAL COSTUME AND
FASHION. 1999. 9 1/4" x 6 1/8", xxvi, 485 pages, 16
colour plates, 682 black and white illustrations. Unabridged republication of ‘Costume and Fashion: Senlac
to Bosworth’, which was published in 1927. An
invaluable reference for costume enthusiasts, fashion designers, and cultural
historians. Soft covers, near fine. 16.00 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
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
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
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
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
B4230)
Niessen, Sandra A.; Leshkowich,
Ann Marie; Jones, Carla (editors). RE-ORIENTING FASHION :
The Globalization of Asian Dress. 2003. 9 1/4" x 6 1/8", 283
pages, black and white illustrations. Soft covers, near fine. 14.00 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
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
B4276) Villegas,
Benjamin; Marin, Nacho. ATAVIOS : THE ROOTS OF COLOMBIAN FASHION. 1996.
14 1/4" x 10 1/4", 199 pages, stunning colour illustrations throughout.
Sets out to display traditional garments, jewelry
and ornaments of the indigenous cultures of Colombia, modelled by nude men and
women in a series of theatrical tableaux. Hb
in dw, occasional fingermarking on gold-printed pages, otherwise near fine. 40.00 pounds sterling
B5101) Martin,
Richard. AMERICAN INGENUITY : Sportswear 1930s - 1970s. 1998. 11 7/8"
x 9 3/8", 96 pages, well illustrated in colour and black and white. Published in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name, held
at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Profiles
of designers, bibliography. NB - ‘Sportswear’ is the
American term for daywear. Folded card covers, a near fine copy. 18.00 pounds sterling
B3291) Milbank, Caroline R. NEW YORK FASHION :
The Evolution of American Style. 1996. 11 3/4" x 8 5/8", 304
pages, comprehensively illustrated in black and white and colour. The defining
story of American fashions. Bibliography. Soft covers,
slightly bumped else near fine. 15.00 pounds sterling
B3034)
Vassiliev, Alexandre; Bouis, Antonina W.
(translator); Kucharev, Anya (translator). BEAUTY IN EXILE : The Artists, Models and Nobility Who Fled the
Russian Revolution and Influenced the World of Fashion. 2000. 12 1/4" x 9 5/8",
480 pages, more than 800 black and white illustrations. Documents for the first
time this unexplored but important chapter in fashion history. Superbly detailed. Hb in dw, near fine.
40.00 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, near fine. 26.00 pounds sterling
B5150) 0'Byrne,
Robert. After a Fashion :
A HISTORY OF THE IRISH FASHION INDUSTRY. 2000. 9" x
7 3/4", 180 pages, well illustrated in black and white and colour. Chronicles the development
of an indigenous fashion industry in Ireland from the 1950s to the present.
Soft covers, a very good copy. 18.00 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
B4757) Lussier, Suzanne. ART DECO FASHION. 2003. 8 1/2" x
7 3/4", 96 pages, 96 illustrations, including 60 colour plates. Published in conjunction with the major exhibition, Art Deco 1910 – 1939. Hb in dw, near fine. 9.95 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
B4643) Peacock,
John. THE CHRONICLE
OF WESTERN COSTUME :
From the Ancient World to the Late Twentieth Century. 2003. 11 1/4" x
7 7/8", 224 pages, more than 1,000 full colour illustrations. The unrivalled reference book on its subject, essential for both
designers and students of performing arts, costume and fashion.
Laminated boards, minor bump to corner, otherwise a near fine copy. 11.50 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. 20.00 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
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
B4210) LOOKING AT FASHION : The Catalogue of the Florence Bienniale,1996.
1996. 11 1/4" x 9 5/8", 683 pages, illustrated throughout, almost
wholly in colour. Hb in dw,
some blind markings of face of dw, otherwise a near
fine copy. 35.00 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
B4161) Wilcox, Claire (editor). RADICAL FASHION. 2003. 12
1/2" x 9", 149 pages, brilliantly illustrated in colour
and black and white. Features the work of eleven
world-class designers. Bibliography. Soft
covers, near fine. 18.00 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
B5287) COSTUME : THE JOURNAL OF THE COSTUME SOCIETY Nos. 1
& 2, 1967-8. Two volumes reprinted as one, 1970. 9 7/8" x 8",
67 pages, black and white
illustrations, drawings,and
patterns. Stapled card cover, split at spine for 4” from base,
damp-stains or cockling to right-hand part of all pages including covers,
otherwise a good copy of this uncommon issue(s). 20.00 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
B4383) COSTUME NUMBER 11 The Journal of the Costume Society. 1977. 9 3/4" x
7 1/4", 148 pages, black and white illustrations. Includes
articles on shoes, buttons and buttonholes in the fourteenth century, a royal
wedding, ballooning apparel, fabrics and thread in a man’s coat of 1735,
a provincial milliner’s shop in 1785, and recollections of half a century
of corset making. Soft covers, previous owner’s stamp on title
page, crease to cover, otherwise a very good copy. 8.50 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
B5195) COSTUME NUMBER 16 The Journal of the Costume
Society. 1982. 9 3/4" x 7 1/4", 136 pages,
black and white illustrations. Includes articles on ornamental haircombs; the vogue for fancy dress 1830-1950; fashions of
a Wedmore family, 1816-1916; the great Mr. Worth; and
Helen Bagrie, Costumiere,
343 Union Street, Aberdeen. Soft covers, a very good copy. 8.50 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
B5290) COSTUME NUMBER 19 The
Journal of the Costume Society. 1985. 9 3/4" x 7 1/4", 176 pages,
black and white illustrations. Costume Society programme, newsletter, minutes,
chairman’s and treasurer’s reports loosely inserted. Card covers, a
near fine copy. 8.50 pounds sterling
B5289) COSTUME NUMBER 22 The
Journal of the Costume Society. 1988. 9 3/4" x 7 1/4", 140 pages,
black and white illustrations. Costume Society programme, constitution,
minutes, chairman’s and treasurer’s reports loosely inserted. Card
covers, a near fine copy. 8.50 pounds
sterling
B5313) COSTUME NUMBER 24 The Journal of the Costume Society. 1990. 9 3/4" x
7 1/4", 154 pages, illustrated in black and white. This issue includes
‘The Clothes of Thomasine Petre
1555-1559’; ‘James I’s Gloves’; ‘An
Eighteenth-Century Quilted Dress’; ‘The Englishman’s
Swimwear’, ‘Dress in Popular Nineteenth-Century Fiction’;
‘The Royal Ontario and Textile Gallery, ‘Measure for Measure’
‘. Also reviews, obituaries, notes and queries. Card covers, slight
creasing to some pages, otherwise a very good copy. 8.50 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
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
B4784) Jouve,
Marie-Andree. BALENCIAGA :
Fashion Memoir. 1997. 8 3/4" x 6 3/8", 80 pages, 62
illustrations, 15 in colour. In the
sought after 'fashion memoir' series. Chronology.
Hb in dw,
near fine. 18.00 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
B4786) Baudot,
Francois. CHANEL :
Universe of Fashion. 1996. 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
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
B5087) Chenoune, Farid. JEAN PAUL GAULTIER : Fashion Memoir. 1996. 8 3/4" x 6
3/8", 80 pages, 54 illustrations, 48 in colour. 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
B5196) Sainderichin,
Ginette. KENZO :
Fashion Memoir. 1999. 8 3/4" x 6 3/8", 80 pages, 45
illustrations, 40 in colour. In the
sought after 'fashion memoir' series. Chronology.
Hb in dw,
near fine. 18.00 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
B4355) Baudot, Francois. ELSA
SCHIAPARELLI : Fashion Memoir. 19 97. 8 3/4" x 6 3/8", 80 pages, superbly illustrated, mainly
in colour, mainly full-page. Chronology. Hb in dw, near fine. 28.00 pounds
sterling
B4939) Orban, Christine. EMANUEL UNGARO :
Fashion Memoir. 1999. 8 3/4" x 6 3/8", 80 pages, 46
illustrations, 35 in colour. In the sought after 'fashion
memoir' series. Chronology. Hb
in dw, near fine. 18.00 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. 10.00 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, 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
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. 9.50 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. 30.00 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
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
B4640) DeCaro, Frank. Unmistakably
Mackie : THE FASHION AND FANTASY OF BOB MACKIE. 2001. 11 1/2" x 8", 144 pages, stunning illustrations in colour and black and white, some folding. Demonstrates the extraordinary achievements of this seven-time Emmy
Award-winning designer. Folded card covers, a near fine copy. 22.00
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,
near fine. 25.00 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
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
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
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
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
B4161) Wilcox, Claire (editor). RADICAL FASHION. 2003. 12
1/2" x 9", 149 pages, brilliantly illustrated in colour
and black and white. Features the work of eleven
world-class designers. Bibliography. Soft
covers, near fine. 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
B3034) Vassiliev, Alexandre; Bouis, Antonina W. (translator); Kucharev, Anya (translator). BEAUTY IN EXILE : The Artists, Models and Nobility Who Fled the
Russian Revolution and Influenced the World of Fashion. 2000. 12 1/4" x 9 5/8",
480 pages, more than 800 black and white illustrations. Documents for the first
time this unexplored but important chapter in fashion history. Superbly detailed. Hb in dw, near fine.
40.00 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
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
B5063) Buchet, Martine. PANAMA : A LEGENDARY HAT. No date. 12 1/4" x 9
3/8", 143 pages, superbly illustrated, almost wholly in colour. Hb in dw,
near fine. 35.00 pounds sterling
B4529) Mackenzie, Althea. HATS AND BONNETS FROM SNOWSHILL, One of the
World's Leading Collections of Costume and Accessories
of the 18th and 19th Centuries. 2004. 7 3/8" x 7 1/8", 96 pages, well
illustrated, almost wholly in colour. Ladies’ hats, bonnets and caps,
dating from the early 1700s to the beginning of the twentieth century, selected
from the magnificent Snowshill Collection of costume
and accessories. Glossary. Hb,
no dw, as issued, mint. 9.99 pounds sterling
BAGS
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
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
B5172) MacGregor,
Neil, Editor. A CATALOGUE OF LEATHER IN LIFE, ART AND INDUSTRY : John W. Waterer
1892-1977 A Centenary Exhibition. 1992. 9 1/4" x 8 7/8", 68
pages, illustrated in black and white. Published as a companion volume to the exhibition of
the same name held during 1992, illustrating John Waterer’s
work and setting it in a historical context. Chronology, biography,
bibliography, catalogue. Card covers, a very nice copy. Uncommon. 15.00 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
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
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
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. 15.00
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. 25.00 pounds sterling
B4561) TRADITIONAL ARABESQUE TEXTILE DESIGN
II. 1993. 11 3/4" x 8 3/4", 154 pages,
more than 550 superb colour illustrations. Text in English, French and German. Traditional Japanese
arabesque patterns (Karakusa) including stenciled
work and brocades. Soft covers, previous owner’s
name on front free endpaper, otherwise a near fine copy. 20.00 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. 28.00 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
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
B4521) Brooks, Mary M.; Marschner, Joanna M.; Sykas,
Philip A., Editors. TEXTILES REVEALED :
Object Lessons in Historic Textile and Costume Research. 2000. 11 5/8"
x 8 1/4", 160 pages, illustrated in black and white and colour. Textiles and costumes often only reveal
their full meaning and value through a detailed study of the objects themselves
in their context. This interdisciplinary volume brings together papers by
leading authorities in textile and costume studies, including historians,
curators, and conservators, discussing a wide range of textiles and costume
from tapestries to embroideries, archaeological to ethnographic textiles and
exotic costumes at the Danish court as well as European dress in Japan. Well-illustrated,
this book will be of interest to all those concerned with understanding,
preserving and presenting textiles in the widest
sense. Soft
covers, a near fine copy. Uncommon. 48.00 pounds
sterling
B4070) Kinnersly-Taylor, Joanna. DYEING
AND SCREEN-PRINTING ON TEXTILES. 2003. 9 5/8" x 7
1/2", 176 pages, illustrated in black and white and colour.
Clear, easy-to-follow guide; step-by-step instructions are accompanied by
inspirational illustrations from practitioners around the world. Glossary,
conversion charts, Bibliography. Soft covers, near fine. 22.00 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
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
B2836) Maurer-Mathison, Diane. THE ULTIMATE MARBLING HANDBOOK : A Guide to Basic and Advanced Techniques for
Marbling Paper and Fabric. 1999. 10 3/4" x 8 5/8", 144 pages, 200
full colour illustrations.
A complete reference on the art of marbling. Card
covers, fold-in flaps; near fine. 48.00 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. 25.00 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
KNITWEAR
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
B4953) Hull,
Alastair; Luczyc-Wyhowska,
Jose. KILIM THE
COMPLETE GUIDE : History Pattern Technique
Identification. 2000. 12 5/8" x 9 1/2", 352
pages, 649 illustrations, 394 in colour, 18 maps. The
standard work on this appealing subject. Glossary,
bibliography. Folded card covers, a near fine copy. 20.00 pounds sterling
EMBROIDERY, SEWING
TECHNIQUES
B3224) Bertin-Guest, Josiane. CHINESE EMBROIDERY: Traditional Techniques. 11
1/8" x 8 5/8", 128 pages, lavishly illustrated with over 75 colour illustrations and over 100 line drawings. Combining historical and cultural information with practical
instructions, the definitive guide to the oldest embroidery known to the world.
Chronology, Bibliography. 17.99 pounds sterling
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 in dw,
near fine. 35.00 pounds sterling
B4008)
Ellis, Marianne; Wearden, Jennifer. OTTOMAN EMBROIDERY. 2001. 11 3/4" x 9 7/8", 144
pages, colour frontispiece and 155 colour plates, 14 diagrams. Features work from the
mid-sixteenth century to about 1900, drawing exclusively on th Victoria and Albert Museum’s outstanding
collection of Ottoman embroidery. Details of Ottoman
embroidery stitches and techniques. Soft covers, near fine. 18.00
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
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
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
B4275) Lantz, Sherlee.
TRIANGLEPOINT :
From Persian Pavilions To Op Art With
One Stitch. 1976. 10 1/4" x 8 3/4", 141 pages, 44 colour
illustrations, black and white illustrations and diagrams. An
entirely new, speedy way of applying yarn to canvas, making available a vast
and brilliant repertoire of hitherto unused hexagonal designs. Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. 15.00 pounds sterling
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
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
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
B4066) James,
David. UPHOLSTERY A Complete Course. Chairs, Sofas, Ottomans, Screens and Stools.
Revised edition, 1999. 11 5/8" x 8 1/4", 309
pages, almost 500 line drawings, 13 pages of colour illustrations showing 5
projects. Guides the reader through the basic upholstery
skills and on to more advanced and challenging pieces. Bibliography, glossary. Soft covers, minor crease else near
fine. 16.00 pounds sterling
B4895) Fulton,
Nicole; Weston, Stuart. NEW UPHOLSTERY. 2004. 11 3/8" x 8 3/4", 176
pages, well illustrated in colour. All you need to prepare and inspire you to
create beautifully upholstered furniture – the essential practical
companion to inspire you. Hb in dw, near fine. 15.00
pounds sterling
HABERDASHERY
B1373) Epstein, Diana and Safro, Millicent. BUTTONS. 1991. 10 1/4" x 8 7/8", 176 pages,
208 full colour plates. Represents
more than 1000 examples of the fine art of buttonmaking
from Europe, the Far East and America. All are taken from the private
collections of the authors, who are proprietors of Tender Buttons, the renowned
New York button emporium. Each button is described, with date, provenance and
method of creation. Additionally they give a history of button-making. Glossary, Bibliography, and a note on major button collections.
Hb in dw,
near 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
B3837) McConnel, Bridget. THE STORY OF THE THIMBLE
: An Illustrated Guide for Collectors. 1997. 11 1/4" x 8
5/8", 175 pages, more than 2,000 thimbles are illustrated in full colour.
Excellent second book by the world’s leading authority on the history of
thimbles. Practical tips on cataloguing, maintenance, and
display, along with price guides and a list of thimble organisations throughout
the world. Bibliography. Hb
in dw, very minor bump to
upper corner, otherwise a near fine copy. 35.00 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
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, a near fine copy. 17.00 pounds sterling
B2537)
Munn, Geoffrey C. TIARAS : Past and
Present. V & A Publications, 2002. 8 1/2" x 7 5/8",
128 pages, some 97 brilliant illustrations,
almost wholly in colour.
Traces the history of these magnificent jewels from ancient
times to the extravagant creations of designers such as Versace today. Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. 20.00
pounds sterling
B2071) PRINCELY MAGNIFICENCE Court Jewels of the
Renaissance, 1500-1630. 1980. 10 5/8" x 9 3/8", 140 pages,
illustrated throughout, mainly in colour. Published in
conjunction with the Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition. Includes
Catalogue, Glossary, Bibliography. Soft covers, cover
creased at lower corner and de-laminating slightly at that point, else very
good. 17.50 pounds sterling
B3844) Crocks,
Anna Somers; Truman, Charles. The Thyssen-Bornemisza
Collection : RENAISSANCE JEWELS, GOLD BOXES, AND
OBJETS DE VERTU. 1995. 11 3/4" x 9 3/4", 384 pages, superbly illustrated in colour and black and
white. Some 42 pieces of jewellery and treasury pieces, 70 gold boxes mainly
from paris, and 27 pieces of goldsmiths’ work
and enamelling from the workshops of Faberge and other Russian goldsmiths, are
fully catalogued, discussed and illustrated
in colour. Many comparative illustrations of other surviving
pieces are included, together with the graphic sources and marks. Bibliography, index of marks. Hb
in dw, a near fine copy. 80.00 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
B2700) Snowman,
A. Kenneth (editor). THE MASTER JEWELERS. 2002. 11 7/8" x 8 7/8", 262
pages, 377 illustrations, 251 in colour. In fifteen chapters,
written by leading experts in the field, the world of fine jewellery, including
its social, aesthetic and business aspects, from around 1850 to our own day is
brought vividly to life. Combines breathtaking pictures with
biographies of the craftsmen who created the designs and jewels. Card
covers, fold-in flaps, remainder mark on lower edges else near fine. 18.00 pounds
sterling
B1616) Tolkien,
Tracy and Wilkinson, Henrietta. A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO COSTUME
JEWELRY. Key Styles and How to Recognise Them. 1997. 11 5/8" x 8
5/8", 144 pages, over 200 illustrations, mainly in colour.
Valuable information on makers' marks and othe
distinguishing features help the reader identify, date and authenticate costume
jewelry, to access what is worth collecting, along with hints on what is
collectible and what is valuable. Hints on care, restoration,
storage and display. Glossary. Soft covers,
near fine. 14.00 pounds sterling
B4497) Loring,
John. TIFFANY FLORA AND FAUNA.
2003. 8 5/8"
x 7 3/4", 128+128 pages, 135+135 illustrations in colour. Hb in dw, superbly presented in two volumes in a single
slipcase. A near fine set. 30.00 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
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
B2449) Scarfe, Herbert. ADVANCED LAPIDARY
TECHNIQUES. 1979.
10" x 7 1/2", 144 pages, 4 colour photographs, 51 monochrome
photographs, 60 line illustrations. Takes the craftsman through
step-by-step procedures to achieve the more advanced techniques of gem-cutting
which will produce double cabochons, heart and cross-shapes, geometric designs
and cabochets. Useful
appendices, Bibliography. Hb in price-clipped dw, near fine. 12.50 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