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New York: Abrams, 1997. 232 illustrations including 32 color plates. 144 pages. Slim 4to, black cloth, d.w. (New York: Abrams, 1997). First American edition. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. More
New York: Abrams, 1997. 232 illustrations including 32 color plates. 144 pages. Slim 4to, black cloth, d.w. (New York: Abrams, 1997). First American edition. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. More
New York: Panache, 1992. Profusely illustrated in color and b/w. 152 pages. Short thin 4to, green silk, pictorial d.w. (New York: Panache Press/Clarkson Potter, 1992). First edition. A fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper, just a bit worn at head. More
Cologne: Taschen, 1999. Text in German and English. Thoroughly illustrated in color and black & white. 179 pages. 4to, copper-colored boards, pictorial d.w. Cologne: Taschen, (1999). First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. More
New York: Carlton Hobbs LLC, 2019. Illustrated in color throughout. 135 pages. Slim 4to, white cloth, d.w. New York: Carlton Hobbs LLC, (2019). Corners just a bit bumped, still very good(+) copy in a very good(+) wrapper, lightly scuffed. More
New York: Thames & Hudson, 1986. Foreword by Sir John Gielgud. 145 illustrations, 20 in color. 264 pages. 4to, green cloth with gilt cover emblem and lettering at spine, pictorial d.w. (torn at rear and head of spine). New York: Thames and Hudson, (1986). Small stain at the front endpaper from removed sticker. A near fine copy in a very good dust wrapper. More
Paris: Hachette, 1965. Profusely illustrated with b/w photographs, finely printed in heliogravure; a few others in color. 323 pages with text in French. Tall thick 4to, pale blue cloth with black-stamped cover design, edgeworn d.w. Paris: Hachette, (1965). First edition. Faint stains on first several pages, still a very good copy in a very good dust wrapper. Collection Realites. More
London: Waverly Book Company, 1922. Color frontispiece and a profusion of nearly 1000 b/w images. 382; 387pp. Folio, gilt-stamped black leather (edgeworn but still sound and attractive). London: The Waverley Book Company, 1922. A very good copy. More
Paris: Echo, 1992. Illustrated, mostly in color. Unpaginated exhibition catalogue comprised of square sheets, loose as issued, and housed in an etched metal box with magnetic lid closure; outer board slipcase. [Paris]: Echo International, 1992. A fine copy of this elaborate and unusual catalogue. First edition from the exhibition du 19 Juin au 2 Aout, 1992. A la Grande Halle - La Villette. More
New York: Benjamin Blom, 1968. With b/w illustrations throughout. 19 pages + XXI plates at rear. Slim folio, red pictorial cloth. New York: Benjamin Blom, 1968. Reprint of the 1757 edition. A fine copy. More
New York: Thames & Hudson, 2001. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of photographs by Lois Lammerhuber. 416 pages. Tall thick 4to, black cloth, d.w. New York: Thames & Hudson, (2001). First American edition. A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More
San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1997. Illustrated in color and black and white. 182 pages, oblong 4to, red cloth, dust wrapper. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1997. A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More
Layton: Gibbs Smith, 2016. Well-illustrated throughout with color photographs by Chavkin. 224 pages. Oblong 4to, pale green printed boards, d.w. Layton Utah: Gibbs Smith, (2016). Reprint. A near fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. Scarce. More
New York: Vendome, 1988. Many illustrations in color and in black & white. 312 pages. Large square 4to, black cloth, d.w. (lightly edgeworn). New York, Vendome Press, (1988). A fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. More
New York: Liveright, 1957. With an introduction by Van Allen Bradley. Illustrated sparsely in black and white. 241 pages. 8vo, green cloth, d.w. (rubbed and with faint dampstain on spine). New York: Liveright, (1957). Minor edgewear. A near fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. More
Florence: Studio per Edizioni Scelte, 1994. Well-illustrated throughout, some in color. 2 volumes. 611 pages in all, with text in Italian. 4to, white printed boards, d.w. (slightly worn at head of spine). Firenze: Studio per Edizioni Scelte, (1994). First edition. A fine pair in very good(+) dust wrappers. More
Suffolk: Antique Collectors' Club, 1988. A History of Early Furniture in the British Isles and New England. Profusely illustrated with hundreds of photographs, some in color. 618pp. Thick 4to, brown cloth, d.w. (Suffolk: Antique Collectors' Club, 1988). Reprint of second edition, with pictorial index. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. More
Cologne: Taschen, 2012. Profusely illustrated with color photos and sketches throughout. 171 pages. Oblong 4to, (Cologne): Taschen, (2012). A fine copy in a very good(+) wrapper, light scuffing and creasing to edges. Signed and date by Christo in brown on half-title page. More
Paris: Calavas. Illustrated with 54 plates (6 in color), mostly single sheets but some are printed with two images on a larger folded sheet. Folio, loose plates as issued in a cloth-backed portfolio with ties (spine ends worn; internally clean). Paris: Calavas/Librairie des Arts Decoratifs, (no date, circa 1900). Very good(+). A very good copy of this scarce book containing scenic images from wallpapers produced by the venerable French designers Dufour & Leroy in the 19th Century. More
London: Chapman and Hall, 1850. Frontispiece engraving of Queen Victoria, with 29 fabric patterns inserted, and nearly 200 engravings. 8vo, original black cloth (spine chipped and with significant repairs, corners bumped). London: Chapman & Hall, September, 1849 - February, 1850. Internally fine copy of this seminal text on English textile design and its relation to 19th Century manufacture. Leather ex-libris of Robert Hoe. More
London: Chapman and Hall, 1850. With 14 fabric patterns inserted, and 100 engravings. 8vo, original brown ribbed cloth (spine chipped and with significant repairs, edges rubbed). London: Chapman & Hall, September, 1850 - February, 1851. Seminal text on English textile design and its relation to 19th Century manufacture. Leather ex-libris of Robert Hoe. More
London: Chapman and Hall, 1850. With 25 fabric patterns inserted, and numerous engravings. 8vo, original brown ribbed cloth (spine chipped and with significant repairs). London: Chapman & Hall, September, 1850 - February, 1851. Sixth and final volume of this seminal text on English textile design and its relation to 19th Century manufacture. Leather ex-libris of Robert Hoe. More
New York: The Brooklyn Museum, 1982. Illustrated throughout in color and b/w. 176 pages. 4to, pictorial wrappers. New York: The Brooklyn Museum & Holt, Rinehart and Winston, (1982). First edition. Scarce exhibition catalogue, to date the definitive book on James, depicting both the highs and lows of this Master Courtier. A near fine copy, complete with an invitation to the opening night gala dinner and fashion show. "In the world of American High Fashion, particularly the rare realm of Haute..... More
New York: The Brooklyn Museum, 1982. Illustrated throughout in color and b/w. 176 pages. 4to, pictorial wrappers. New York: The Brooklyn Museum & Holt, Rinehart and Winston, (1982). First edition. Scarce exhibition catalogue, to date the definitive book on James, depicting both the highs and lows of this Master Courtier. Discoloration on front endpaper, still a very good(+) copy. "In the world of American High Fashion, particularly the rare realm of Haute Couture, Charles James is the gold standard... and..... More
New York: The Brooklyn Museum, 1982. Illustrated throughout in color and in black & white, 176 pages. 4to, black cloth, d.w. (several short closed tears). New York: The Brooklyn Museum & Holt, Rinehart and Winston, (1982). First edition. The definitive book on James, depicting both the highs and lows of this Master Courtier. A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. "In the world of American High Fashion, particularly the rare realm of Haute Couture, Charles James is the..... More
New York: Smithmark, 1994. More than 300 color and black and white illustrations. 192 pages. Slim folio, black cloth, rubbed d.w. New York: Smithmark, (1994). A very good(+) copy in very good(-) dust wrapper. More
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