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20th CENTURY FASHION
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FASHION, COSTUME

 

B6167) Wilson, Elizabeth. ADORNED IN DREAMS : Fashion and Modernity. Revised and updated edition, 2003. 8 1/2" x 5 3/8", 328 pages, black and white illustrations. ‘…one of the best books ever published on the significance of fashion in society… as relevant today as when it was first published.’ Extensive references, bibliography and index. Soft covers, a near fine copy. 45.00 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

B6119) Lurie, Alison. THE LANGUAGE OF CLOTHES. 1981. 9 1/2" x 7 1/2", 273 pages, illustrated in black and white and colour plates, illustrations assembled by Doris Palca . Bibliography. Hb in price-clipped dw, otherwise a near fine copy. 20.00 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

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

B6314) FASHION ILLUSTRATION : All Colour Paperback. Academy Editions, 1979. 9 1/4" x 6 1/2", monochrome frontispiece, 3-page introduction by Pauline Ridley, 47 full-page colour illustrations by major designers from 1908 - 1925, each briefly described on the facing page. Pb, a near fine copy. 6.00 pounds sterling

B6253) Downton, Davie, Editor POURQUOI PAS? A Journal of Fashion Illustration Autumn Winter 2007 Issue One. 2007. 13" x 9 1/4", 72 pages, illustrated throughout. "Pourquoi Pas? is the only international periodical dedicated to fashion illustration. Edited by one of Europe’s leading fashion artists, David Downton, Pourquoi Pas? has 76 ad-free pages and is printed on heavyweight uncoated stock in a limited edition of 1500. It’s aim? To celebrate drawing in our digital, disposable, point and shoot world. And why not?" The first issue of an unique magazine. Features an analysis of the enduring appeal of 'Gazette du Bon Ton'; portfolios by Richard Gray, Sarah Mower, and Jason Brooks; In Memoriam tributes to three incomparable illustrators - Joe Eula, Muriel Pemberton, and Colin Barnes; also legendary model Carmen Dell'Orefice recalls working with the great illustrators and art directors of the 1940's and 1950's. Full contents shown on second illustration. Now almost unobtainable. Illustrated card covers, a near fine copy, edges very slightly rubbed, tiny blemish in centre of 'Q' in title, internally fine. 450.00 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

 

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

 

B6168) Ewing, Elizabeth; Mackrell, Alice (revised and updated by). HISTORY OF TWENTIETH  CENTURY FASHION. 2005. 9 3/4" x 7 3/8", 320 pages, 307 black and white illustrations, [32] full-page plates, mainly in colour. Fully revised and updated guide; a standard reference work…required reading. Soft covers, a near fine copy; a heavy book, additional postage may be requested. 30.00 pounds sterling

 

B6122) Hall, Marian; Carne, Marjorie; Sheppard, Sylvia. CALIFORNIA FASHION : From the Old West to New Hollywood. 2002. 9 1/4" x 7", 175 pages, comprehensively illustrated in black and white and colour. Biographies, bibliography. Laminated boards, a near fine copy. 15.00 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. 18.00 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

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, 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, a near fine copy. 48.00 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. 55.00 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. 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

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

B6137) Hamre, Ida; Meedom, Hanne. MAKING SIMPLE CLOTHES: The Structure and Development of Clothes from Other Cultures. 1980. 9 1/8" x 6 1/8", 115 pages, 109 black and white figures. Traces the development of ethnic garments from the simple square or tube, and analyses the construction in terms of the cultures in which they have evolved. Also provides highly practical patterns and measurement guides to enable the dressmaker to design, sew and decorate simple and fashionable clothes from all over the world. Soft covers, a near fine copy. 35.00 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. 48.00 pounds sterling

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

 

B6136) Conrad, Lauren; Loehnen, Elise. LAUREN CONRAD : Style. 2010. 9 1/2" x 7 5/8", 230 pages, illustrated throughout in colour. ‘Unlocks the mysteries of being effortlessly chic’. Laminated boards, dw, a near fine copy. 14.00 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

 

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, virtually as new. 14.00 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

 

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

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. 45.00 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

 

B6161) 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 , an excellent copy of this scarce title, virtually as new. 65.00 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 

 

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. 75.00 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. 20.00 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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

B6160) Jackson, Constance; Plowman, Judith. THE WOOLCRAFT BOOK : Spinning, Weaving and Dyeing. 1980. 10 1/4" x 7 5/8", 192 pages, some 157 illustrations in black and white and colour, including diagrams and line drawings. Includes section on the special problems encountered when weaving with hand-spun wool; also the craftworker is clearly told throughout the book how to identify faults, diagnose their causes, and how to correct and/or avoid them in future. Additionally the two authors spent some thirty months in compiling the book, testing, re-testing and finally checking every pattern and dyeing formula to ensure absolute clarity, simplicity and accuracy. Hb in dw, apart from the previous owner's neatly written name on the front free endpaper, the is a near fine copy of the first edition. 25.00 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

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

 

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

 

 

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. 12” x 10”, 144 pages, colour frontispiece and 155 colour plates, 14 diagrams. Features work from the mid-sixteenth century to about 1900, drawing exclusively on the Victoria and Albert Museum’s outstanding collection of Ottoman embroidery. Details of Ottoman embroidery stitches and techniques. Hb in dw, near mint. 40.00 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

B6153) Mayhew, Jayne Netley; Wheeler, Nicki. FOUR SEASONS IN CROSS STITCH. 1997. 10 5/8" x 7 7/8", 128 pages, beautifully illustrated in colour, full-colour charts for this stunning collection of over 50 delightfully realistic wildlife scenes. Laminated boards in dw, 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

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. 42.00 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

B6142) Wood, Dorothy. THE BEADER'S BIBLE : A Comprehensive Guide to Beading Techniques. 2008. 11 1/8" x 8 3/8", 176 pages, illustrated throughout in colour. Laminated boards, no dw, probably as issued, a near fine copy. 12.50 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

 

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