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Syrie Maugham. Staging Glamorous InteriorsSOLD

The most comprehensive book available on the life and work of interior decorator Syrie Maugham.

Black Eyes & LemonadeSOLD

The scarce catalogue for the exhibition of British Popular and Traditional Art at the Festival of Britain.

Kentucky Countess. Mona Bismarck in Art & FashionSOLD

An illustrated biography of the style icon Mona Bismarck, with many photographs by Beaton.

Picasso's "Parade". From street to stageSOLD

A study of Picasso's designs for the set and costume of Parade, first performed by the Ballets Russes in 1917.

CBC's Review of Revues & Other Matters [INSCRIBED]SOLD

Words and pictures on the theatre, inscribed to Juliet Duff and with a calendar by Edward Bawden.

Jean-Michel Frank. Interieurs. Aux Sources du XXe siècle. 2SOLD

The catalogue for an important exhibition on Jean-Michel Frank at the Parisian gallery Jacques de Vos.

Madame Yevonde. Colour, Fantasy and MythSOLD

The catalogue for the National Portrait Gallery's exhibition on the photography of Madame Yevonde.

A Single ManSOLD

A first edition of Christopher Isherwood's cult novel from 1964

Flower of Cities. A Book of London. Studies and Sketches by Twenty-Two AuthorsSOLD

Costumes By KarinskaSOLD

A study of the work of Oscar-winning costume designer Karinska.

Jean Shrimpton. An Autobiography [SIGNED]SOLD

A signed copy of The Shrimp's memoir of life as one of the most sought-after models in the world.

Vintage LuggageSOLD

The essential reference book on vintage luggage.

PhotobiographySOLD

Cecil Beaton's witty account of the first 25 years of his career, filled with anecdotes and photos.

A Guide to the Restaurants of ParisSOLD

A 1920s guidebook to restaurants and cafes of Paris.

Cecil Beaton's Diaries. The Wandering Years 1922-1939; The Years Between 1939-44; The Happy Years 1944-48; The Strenuous Years 1948-55; The Restless Years 1955-63; The Parting Years 1963-74. [A Complete Set of the Six Diaries]SOLD

A complete set of Cecil Beaton's Diaries, all with the original dust jackets.

Fetes Memorables. Bals Costumes 1922-1972SOLD

A fascinating album celebrating the great 'bals masques' of the 20th century.

Private View. The Lively World of British ArtSOLD

An exploration of the London art scene in the 1960s, with photographs by Lord Snowdon.

The Ballet Cook BookSOLD

A scarce copy of Tanaquil Le Clercq's celebrated Ballet Cook Book.

The Glass of FashionSOLD

Beaton's lively account of the designers and tastemakers of early 20th century fashion.

David Hockney. Paper PoolsSOLD

An illustrated record of the Paper Pools series of artworks created by Hockney in 1978.