Austin: University Of Texas Press, [1997]. Foreword By William H. Goetzmann. Many Illustrations. First Edition. Nice signed presentation from Allen on the front endpaper: "-October 12, 1997- To Betty Goolsby, Celebrate this New Woman! And thank you for caring about my research. Much love, Raye Virginia Allen." Ink name of..... More
G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1949. SARI. BLOOM, Vera. THE ENTERTAINING LADY: AN INFORMAL GUIDE TO GOOD LIVING. Decorations by Sari. NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons, [1949]. 8vo., pink cloth stamped in silver. First Edition. Signed presentation from Vera on the front endpaper: "Dear Fira, You can't imagine how often you were my..... More
Cavallino/Venezia, 1983. BONDI, Federico. [With Giovanni Mariacher]. IF THE SHOE FITS. Translated From The Italian by Jane Chisholm. [Venice, Italy]: Cavallino/Venezia, [1983]. Quarto, black cloth in dust jacket. First published in Italian in 1979, this is the first English edition. Everything you need to know about the history of the..... More
The Pond-Ekberg Co., 1940. BRAZER, Esther Stevens. EARLY AMERICAN DECORATION: A COMPREHENSIVE TREATISE: REVEALING THE TECHNIQUE INVOLVED IN THE ART OF EARLY AMERICAN DECORATION OF FURNITURE, WALLS, TINWARE, ETC.. Illustrated from drawings and natural-color photographs by the Author. Springfield, Mass.: The Pond-Ekberg Co., 1940. Small 4to., cloth in dust jacket..... More
Stewart, 1989. NEDBOY, Robin. CARLTON, Harold. THE SCARF: ANDREW BASEMAN. Photographs by Robin Nedboy. NY: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, [1989]. Small 4to., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Fine in d/j. $25.00. More
The Museum at the Fashion Institue of Technolgy, 1995. CASSIDY, Carol. BEYOND TRADITION: LAO TEXTILES REVISITED. The Handwoven Textiles Of Carol Cassidy. [NY: The Museum at the Fashion Institue of Technolgy, 1995]. Small quarto, decorative wraps. First Edition. An uncommon FIT exhibition catlogue featuring the fabrics of Carol Cassidy, who..... More
Simon & Schuster, 1987. CASSINI, Oleg. IN MY OWN FASHION: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY. NY: Simon & Schuster, [1987]. Tall 8vo., boards & cloth in dust jacket. First Edition, first printing. The autobiography on one of the most interesting men in fashion during the 20th century. Signed presentation from Cassini on the..... More
Nuova Grafica Florentina, 2003. CENTRO PROMOZIONI E SERVIZI-AREZZO. IT JEWELS: 30 FASHION DESIGNERS FOR ORO D'AUTORE. Text in English. [Florence, Italy: Nuova Grafica Florentina, 2003]. Oblong octavo, pictorial black boards, issued without a dust jacket. First Edition. A scarce book of designer jewelry featuring thirty prominent artists. Near fine (tiny..... More
NY: Fairchild Publications, Inc., [1970]. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Cobrin on the front endpaper: "6/12/70. Dear Norman Karr, Cordially (& with great regard) Harry A. Cobrin." Karr was a consultant and executive director of the Men's Fashion Association. He is mentioned on page 316 in this book. Harry..... More
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ZanfiEditori, 1989. DE BUZZACCARINI, Vittoria. [With Doretta Davanzo Poli]. L'ABITO DA SPOSA [THE WEDDING DRESS]. Text in Italian. From the IL NOVECENTO: STORIE DI MODA series [20th Century Modern Fashion]. Modena, Italy: ZanfiEditori, [1989]. Quarto, pictorial boards in dust jacket. First Edition. A history of wedding dress fashion, from the..... More
Rizzoli, 1995. DE CASTELBAJAC, Kate. THE FACE OF THE CENTURY: 100 YEARS OF MAKEUP AND STYLE. Illustrated. NY: Rizzoli, [1995]. Quarto, black cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed by De Castelbajac on the title page. Makup and style trends during the 20th century, written by a top model and..... More
Doubleday & Company, 1965. ELLIOTT, Eleanor. THE GLAMOUR MAGAZINE PARTY BOOK. NY: Doubleday & Company, 1965. 8vo., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation from Elliott on the front endpaper: "To Audrey and Jack, with my love and admiration. Elly. January, 1965." Very Good; moderate edgewear (soiling) d/j. $45.00..... More
Doubleday and Co., 1965. ELLIOTT, Eleanor. THE GLAMOUR MAGAZINE PARTY BOOK. NY: Doubleday and Co., 1965. Small 4to, cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation from Elliott on front endpaper: "To Ethel Stringfellow, with admiration and affection. Eleanor Elliott. February 1965." Also with a friendly two-page autograph letter signed..... More
Macmillan Company, 1964. ERWIN, Mabel D. [With Lila A. Kinchen]. CLOTHING FOR MODERNS. NY: Macmillan Company, [1964]. 8vo., mustard-colored cloth in dust jacket. Third Edition, first printing. A skillful tracing of the development of clothing design from our cultural past to modern international emphasis and a thorough treatment of the..... More
Fairchild Publications, 1958. FRIED, Eleanor L. IS THE FASHION BUSINESS YOUR BUSINESS? HOW MEN AND WOMEN CAN MAKE A PLACE FOR THEMSELVES IN APPAREL, TEXTILE OR RETAIL STORE FIELDS. NY: Fairchild Publications, Inc., [1958]. 8vo., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Promotional material laid in. Signed presentation from Fried on..... More
Collins Living, 2008. TOLEDO, Ruben. GARCIA, Nina. THE ULTIMATE BOX OF STYLE. Contains two volumes: THE ONE HUNDRED: A GUIDE TO THE PIECES EVERY STYLISH WOMAN MUST OWN and THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF STYLE. [NY: Collins Living, 2008 & 2007]. Both 8vo., silver & black boards. "The One Hundred"..... More
Harper, 1942. GILLIES, Mary Davis. ALL ABOUT MODERN DECORATING. Illustrated. NY: Harper, [1942]. 4to., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation by Gillies on front endpaper: "To Camille & Egment- timorously! Mary Davis Gillies". Very Good; worn (tears & chips) d/j. $75.00. More
NY: Crown Publishers, [2004]. Illustrated. First Edition, first printing. Signed inscription on title page: "Hugs & kisses, Heidi Klum. [Draws a heart]." Comes with a 2004 flier promoting her book signing at Barnes & Nobel with a photo of Klum signing books. Fine in a fine d/j. A very nice..... More
Parvenu Press, 1988. KRON, Joan. MS. FAUX PAS. NY: Parvenu Press, [1988]. 8vo., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation from Kron on half-title page: "For Candy, a literary style-ist, Joan Kron." Fine in d/j. $30.00. More
James Barrie, 1956. LINKS, J.G. THE BOOK OF FUR. [London]: James Barrie, 1956. 8vo., maroon cloth in dust jacket; 185 pages plus plates. Full-color frontispiece & 16 photographic illustrations. First Edition. Joseph Gluckstein Links was an art historian and son of the furrier Calman Links, where he worked in the..... More
Cosmic Nubian Enterprises, 2000. MANDELLA, Ademola. Foreword by Malcolm Jamal Warner. AUTHENTIC HAIR. NY: Cosmic Nubian Enterprises, [2000]. 4to., cloth in dust jacket; 210 pages. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation from Mandela on title page; "For Sheik thanks for the support, one love. Sorry you couldn't be here. Ademola..... More
Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard University Press, 1968. Illustrated With Charts & Graphs. First Edition.. Signed (in pencil) "Personal copy Prof. P.F. McGouldrick" at the top of the front endpaper. I have been unable to find and examples of McGouldrick's signature but I believe that this is it. McGouldrick was a staff..... More
Stratford Press, 1932. MOREL, Adele. YOUR FACE IS IN MY HANDS. [NY: Stratford Press, 1932]. 16mo., pale-blue cloth stamped in brown. First Edition. Signed presentation by Morel on front endpaper: "To Edith Macartney, a swell girl, faithfully Adele Morel." With Macartney name in ink of the front pastedown. Good (soil..... More
The Studio, 1934. MORSE, H.K. ELIZABETHAN PAGEANTRY: A PICTORIAL SURVEY OF COSTUME AND ITS COMMENTATORS FROM C. 1560-1620. London: The Studio, 1934. 4to., cloth in dust jacket, 1934. First Edition. Signed presentation by Morse, to gardening author Helen Morgenthau Fox, on half-title page: "To my dear Helen Morgenthau Fox, who..... More
HarperCollins, 2004. NORWOOD, Mandi. MICHELLE STYLE. Celebrating The First Lady Of Style. [NY: HarperCollins, 2009]. 8vo., pictorial boards; 223 pages. First Edition, first printing. A book celebrating the distinctive style of the First Lady. The author is an award-winning women's magazine editor in chief. Signed presentation from Norwood on the..... More
