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Noblesse Oblige. An Enquiry into the Identifiable Characteristics of the English Aristocracy
£120.00

A collection of writings on the social class implications of "U"- and "Non-U" language, popularised by Nancy Mitford.

R.S.V.P. Menu for Entertaining from People who really know how
£25.00

Nan Kempner's perfectly timeless advice on entertaining.

Tiffany's Palm Beach
£45.00

Tiffany jewellery and design meets the residents of Palm Beach.

Ex Libris Bookplate designed by Rex Whistler for Adelaide Livingstone
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Rex Whistler's bookplate design for the British-American human rights activist.

Rex Whistler. The Artist and His Patrons
£30.00

An examination of the artistic and social dialogue between Whistler and his patrons.

Glyndebourne. A Visual History
£120.00

An illustrated journey through the history of Glyndebourne.

Rowing Blazers
£50.00

A photographic celebration of the classic rowing blazer and those who wear them.

The World of Carmel Snow
£120.00

The memoirs of the great editor of 'Harper's Bazaar'.

The Hollywood Style
£40.00

Eliot Elisofon's photographs of the homes of legendary Hollywood figures.

People in Vogue. A Century of Portraits
£25.00

A compendium of portraits of celebrities and creatives from the archives of Vogue magazine.

The World in Vogue. People Parties Places
£40.00

'Trendsetters and newsmakers' from the 'Vogue' archives.

Gore Vidal. Snapshots in History's Glare
£15.00

A visual autobiography by the American writer.

Les Annees Grace Kelly. Princesse de Monaco
£25.00

'The definitive illustrated portrait' of Grace Kelly, from Hollywood star to Princess of Monaco.

Serious Pleasures. The Life of Stephen Tennant
£75.00

Philip Hoare's definitive biography of Stephen Tennant.

A Young Man Comes to London. An Original Short Story
£160.00

Michael Arlen's short story, illustrated by Cecil Beaton, to celebrate the opening of The Dorchester.

An Indian Album
£180.00

Cecil Beaton's photographs of war-time India.

Ashcombe. The Story of a Fifteen-Year Lease
£220.00

A first edition of Beaton's record of his famous Wiltshire country house.

Ballet
£125.00

Beaton's personal account of his love affair with ballet.

Cecil Beaton's New York [DEDICATION COPY]
£2,750.00

A dedication copy of Cecil Beaton's New York, warmly inscribed to Mona Harrison Williams.

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