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Fashion
Change is the only constant. And this is never more obvious than in the history of fashion. The beautiful colour plate books have a charm all of their own, but there are books here for serious study also. Please do get in touch if you can't see the fashion book you are after.
We send out every day all over the world from our office in the very fashionable city of Bath in the Uk. Everything is packed very carefully so that even the most fragile items arrive safely.
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1900 Encyclopedia of NeedleworkMulhouse, Alsace: 1900A revised edition of Dillmont's comprehensive and highly useful handbook to embroidery, including stitching techniques and colour plates, in the original slipcase. -
1932 The National Costumes of HollandLondon: 1932A smart limited edition study of traditional Dutch regional costume, with fifty full-colour lithographic plates and a map. -
1888 4 Vols Le Costume HistoriqueParis: 1888A partial set of Racinet’s monumental Le Costume Historique, richly illustrated chromolithographic plates offering an unrivalled visual survey of historical dress and material culture, bound in half-morocco by H. Wood. -
1899 McIan's Costumes of the Clans of ScotlandGlasgow: 1899The first edition of this visually rich study of traditional Scottish Highland dress, illustrated with seventy-four coloured plates. -
1846-1847 The Ladies Cabinet of Fashion, Music & Romance Vol. 8 (Bound Together with November 1846 Issue, Vol. 6)London: 1846-1847A scarce volume of this illustrated Victorian ladies magazine, with charming hand-coloured plates. -
1842 Book of BeautyLondon: 1842A scarce and fascinating compilation of short stories, accounts, portraits and poems that offer us great insight into Victorian perceptions surrounding beauty. -
1892 The West-End Gazette of Gentlemen's FashionsLondon: 1889-1892An incredibly scarce illustrated publication of the magazine, containing sketches, articles, and diagrams of sewing patterns. -
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1931 Clothes: An Essay Upon the Nature and Significance of the Natural and Artificial Integuments WornLondon: 1931A signed limited edition of this intriguing essay on the concept of clothing, written and illustrated by Eric Gill. -
c1880 Zur Geschichte der KostumeMunich: c1880A striking and beautifully illustrated collection of ninety-eight hand coloured costume plates depicting German dress from the 11th to 19th century. -
1881 The Etcher's HandbookLondon: 1881The third revised and augmented edition of The Etcher's Handbook by P.G. Hamerton, a leading figure within the etching revival. -
1923 Finishing School Exercise Books from Evendine CourtEvendine Court, Malvern: 1923A charming collection of four handwritten exercise books on cookery, bookkeeping, and dressmaking, from a young woman named Dorothy Horton who attended the Evendine Court finishing school in 1923. -
2021 Murakami T: The T-Shirts I LoveLondon: 2021A pleasing first UK edition, first impression of this collection of images and essays about t-shirts from Japanese writer Haruki Murakami. -
1912 A. Garstin & Co. Wholesale Manufacturers of Bags, Trunks and Leather GoodsLondon: 1912A charming and extremely scarce 1912 catalogue of the leather goods and miscellaneous items sold by manufacturer and wholesaler A. Garstin & Co. -
1909 "Silk" in Nets, Finings, Gimpings and Fancy EffectsNottingham: 1909An exceptionally scarce, first English edition of this Nottingham-published technical guide to silk lace design, this richly illustrated manual offers detailed instruction for draughtsman, lace makers and students. -
1921 Dress and Insignia Worn at His Majesty's CourtLondon: 1921The scarce first edition of this study of the court dress of King George V, illustrated throughout in colour. -
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2020 Clothes... and Other Things That MatterLondon: 2020A very smart first edition of the autobiography of British journalist Alexandra Shulman, signed in presentation to Carmen Callil. -
1852-3 A Sammelband of Four Works Published in the Quarterly ReviewLondon: 1852-3A collection of four works originally published in the Quarterly Review, including 'Theodore Hook', 'Music and the Art of Dress', 'The Art of Dining' and 'The Fall of Jerusalem'. -
c1900 The "Coronet" Knitting Cards: Plain and Full Instructions for Knitting Socks and StockingsLondon: c1900A vanishingly scarce series of "Coronet" knitting cards, offering instructions for socks and stockings. -
1923 Cock o'th' North Knitting WoolsShipley, Yorke: 1923A very scarce 1923 book of knitting wool samples, with thirty-six colourful wool samples of 'Cock o'th' North' yarn produced by Carter and Parker mills. -
1942 A History of the Straw Hat IndustryLuton: 1942A smart first edition of this very scarce history of the straw hat, with illustrations. -
c1950 Playtime Series of Transfers Book No. 89: Toy AnimalsLondon: c1950A very scarce book of embroidery transfers from the J. P. Coats haberdashery company, featuring children's toy animals. -
1912-1920 Eleven Fashion Plates from the Gazette du Bon TonParis: 1912-1920Eleven beautifully illustrated hand-coloured lithographed fashion plates from Parisian fashion magazine 'Gazette du Bon Ton'. -
c1950 Two Scarce Moss Bros Leaflets: Bridal Hire and Warm Weather ClothingBirmingham; London: c1950Two vanishingly scarce leaflets from the popular menswear company 'Moss Bros', advertising their warm weather clothing and Bridal hire service, providing an interesting history of the company. -
1951 A Brief History of The Apron: From the Fourteenth Century to the Festival of BritainLondon: 1951A vanishingly scarce and interesting booklet from the Marshall Fabrics company on the history of the apron, with charming illustrations throughout. -
1843 Dresses and Decorations of the Middles AgesLondon: 1843The first edition of this fantastically illustrated look into the fashion and decorations of the Middle Ages, with coloured plates. -
1927 4vol Modes & Manners of the Nineteenth Century Represented in the Pictures and Engravings of the TimeLondon: 1927The enlarged second edition of this beautifully illustrated study of nineteenth century modes and manners, with the original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1903 Dress Worn by Gentlemen at His Majesty's Court and on Occasions of CeremonyLondon: 1903A scarce 'new edition, revised and enlarged' of this illustrated account of the clothing worn by gentlemen in British courts. -
2002 The Art of René LaliqueRoyston: 2002A first edition of this lavishly illustrated guide to the art of the French jeweller and glass designer René Lalique. -
1973 JewelleryLondon: 1973H. Clifford Smith's profusely illustrated work on jewellery from around the world and its history. -
1912 Dress Worn at His Majesty's CourtLondon: 1912The first edition of this scarce study of the dress of the court of George V in his early reign, with striking colour plates. -
1893 The Standards and Colours of the ArmyLeeds: 1893The uncommon limited edition, first edition, of this richly illustrated account of the standards and colours of the British army. -
1911 Pins and PincushionsLondon: 1911A smart first edition of this illustrated study on pins and pincushions, with a note from the author. -
2000 The Paper Jewelry Collection: Pop Out ArtwearLondon: 2000The first edition of this vibrant volume of pop-out self assembly jewellery by Wendy Ramshaw and David Watkins. -
c2005 Vollers Corset JewelNot Stated: c2005A bright series of captivating photographs showcasing the corsets of Vollers, one of the oldest corset manufacturers in the UK. -
1857 The Court of Napoleon: or, Society under the First EmpireNew York: 1857The sumptuous first edition of Frank B. Goodrich's study of the French court under Napoleon's rule, illustrated with vibrant chromolithographs. -
1927 Modes & Manners of the Nineteenth CenturyLondon: 1927The enlarged second edition of this beautifully illustrated study of nineteenth century dress, in a sumptuous Sangorski binding.